Evaluation of the flexibility and reliability of personal carbon monoxide monitors

Abstract

A significant proportion of the working population is exposed to carbon monoxide. However, it is not possible to establish exposure levels and profiles under all circumstances using current measurement methods. This project, conducted primarily in the laboratory, examined the physical, informational and performance characteristics of personal carbon monoxide monitors. The study showed that all the monitors evaluated can be used to take samples in workers' breathing areas, and calculate exposure levels and profiles. Features and performance vary from one monitor to another, but all of them are suitable, depending on the goals of the industrial application.

Produced Under this Project

Guide and Tools

Evaluation of the versatility and reliability of personal carbon monoxide detectors Technical guide: T-20

Scientific Publications

Evaluation of personal carbon monoxide monitors
Roberge B., Goyer N.
Source :
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 8, no 4, 1993, p. 275-278
Évaluation de la flexibilité et de la fiabilité de détecteurs personnels de monoxyde de carbone
Roberge B., Goyer N.
Source :
in Prévention des risques du milieu de travail et intégration des efforts : Congrès annuel de l'Association pour l'hygiène industrielle au Québec /AHIQ (14e : 6-8 mai, 1992 : Trois-Rivières, Canada), 1992, p. 212
Evaluation of Personal Carbon Monoxide Monitors
Roberge B., Goyer N.
Source :
in International Symposium on Air Sampling Instrument Performance (October 29-November 1, 1991 : Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina), 1991
Evaluation of Personnal Carbon Monoxyde Monitors. International Symposium on Air Sampling Instruments Performance
Roberge B., Goyer N.
Source :
in International Symposium on Air Sampling Instrument Performance (October 29-November 1, 1991 : Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina), 1991

Additional Information

Type: Project

Number: 0090-0040

Status: Completed

Year of completion: 1992

Research Field: Chemical and Biological Hazard Prevention

Team:

Nicole Goyer (IRSST)
Brigitte Roberge (IRSST)