Carbon Monoxide: Facts, Myths, Health Effects & Detection Failures is a 90-minute educational course designed to help participants understand one of the most dangerous—and often misunderstood—environmental hazards. Through a combination of clear instruction, real-world scenarios, and myth-busting discussions, learners will explore how carbon monoxide (CO) is produced, why it is so harmful to the human body, and how exposure can occur in both residential and workplace settings.

The course emphasizes early recognition of symptoms, including often-overlooked low-level or chronic exposure, and explains why standard CO detectors may not always provide adequate warning. Participants will also gain practical strategies for prevention, proper detector use, and emergency response, empowering them to reduce risk and respond effectively in potential CO incidents.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the nature of carbon monoxide, including how it is produced and why it poses serious health risks.

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of both acute and low-level CO exposure, and identify common sources in homes and workplaces.

• Apply practical prevention strategies and evaluate the limitations of CO detectors to improve safety and response readiness.