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Generator Safety Fact Sheet
- Portable back-up generators produce the poison gas carbon monoxide (CO). CO is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning.
- Learn quick facts about carbon monoxide poisoning from generator use and how to prevent it.
- This fact sheet is available in many languages.
Format: PDF
Language: English (US)
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