EPA Indoor Air Quality Glossary of Terms, Oct 1997

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Discusses health hazards associated with exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas which can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, faintness, and, at high levels, death. Provides guidance on what to do if you think you are suffering from CO poisoning and what to do to prevent exposure to CO. Also included is a brief discussion about carbon monoxide detectors. EPA Document Number 402-F-96-005, October 1996.

Prote/a su vIda y la de su famllla: Evlte el envenenamlento con mpndxido de carbgnp (EPA Document Number 402-F-97-004)

The Carbon Monoxide fact sheet has also been translated Into: Vietnamese (EPA Document Number402-F-99-004C), Chinese (EPA Document Number402-F-99-004A), and Korean (EPA Document Number402-F-99-004B) [Ail are available from lAQ INFO 1-800-438-4318.]

What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution

Answers commonly-asked questions about the effect of combustion appliances (e.g., fuel-burning furnaces, space heaters, kitchen ranges, and fireplaces) on indoor air quality and human health. Describes other sources of combustion pollutants in and around the home. Suggests ways to reduce exposure to such pollutants and encourages proper installation, use, and maintenance of combustion appliances. This brochure was prepared by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the American Lung Association, and the EPA. EPA Document Reference Number 400-F-91-100,1991

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Describes symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, sources of carbon monoxide in the home, and actions that can reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. This leaflet was prepared by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC Publication #CPSC-464,1993.

ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS)/SECONDHAND SMOKE (SHS)

Take the Smoke-Free Home Pledge Brochure

Breathing secondhand smoke can be harmful to your children's health. You can protect your children by making your home smoke-free. Take the Smoke-Free Home Pledge by calling the toll-free Smoke-Free Home Pledge Hotline at 1-800-513-1157 and protect your children from the health risks of secondhand smoke. EPA 402-K-00-004, April 2000

St 1hand Smoke: What You Can Do As Parents, Decisionmakers, and BulldlngOccupants

Defines secondhand smoke and describes health risks from exposure to

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