Experimental Human Exposure to Carbon Monoxide < 1 to 1000 PPM,
Abstract
As man grapples with the problems of air pollution in an attempt to establish air quality standards, he finds he possesses limited information regarding the biological effects of short-term and continuous exposure to low concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO). Only a few investigations have been conducted in which sophisticated instrumentation was used to search for minute changes in human performance induced by exposure to low concentrations of CO. Lacking is the information as to whether these minor alterations in function which have been reported are of any practical significance to the health, performance, or judgment of man as he performs his daily tasks. In an attempt to gather additional human toxicological information about CO, a series of experimental exposures to known concentrations of the gas was conducted. These exposures were designed to simulate the type encountered for industry an in urban areas where CO is absorbed over a period of hours.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0727507
Entities
People
- Edward D. Baretta
- Hugh C. Dodd
- Jack E. Peterson
- Michael J. Hosko
- Richard D. Stewart
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory