The most obvious risk would be a gas leak. If gas builds up enough in a home something as minor as lighting a match or igniting an oven burner could cause the entire home to go up in flames.
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Consequently a natural gas leak can increase the risk of fire and explosion since it spreads quickly and combusts easily.
Natural gas leak health effects. This is because the body is not receiving an adequate amount of oxygen. Most health officials have attributed the reported symptoms to mercaptans a class of odorants that are added to natural gas to make leaks easier to detect. David Wimberly of the Natural Gas Health Information Coalition NS.
Mercaptan occurs naturally in marshes natural gas in some areas and in some crude oils. A gas leak is when natural gas leaks from a pipeline and then into an area where it shouldnt be. Headache Dizziness Fatigue Nausea Difficulty in breathing.
Mercaptan is highly flammable and at very high concentrations it is highly toxic and affects the central nervous system. Another harmful effect of a home gas leak is the potential for a fire. Burning natural gas is a safe and common practice but without proper safety detection it can cause a myriad of health issues.
There is a higher risk of these in the wintertime when the heater tends to be on for long periods of time and no ventilation or air can escape. Think againWith natural gas rolling ashore in Nova Scotia it is tempting to believe industry and government promises that if only we could plug into this rich new local resource we could see our fuel bills drop and free up money in the budget for the nicer things in life. Pipes can break seals can leak and the air in your home can fill with natural gas.
Well answer all of these questions and tell you what you need to know for your safety. Leaks are considered very dangerous since they can build into an explosive concentration. These chemicals can trigger respiratory problems depression and decrease the quality of your health.
Exposure to high levels of natural gas can cause the following health problems. Mercaptan is meant to provide an opportunity for easy detection. While the gas is lingering around in your home you are inhaling toxins making it a dangerous and deadly environment to be in.
In extreme cases this could lead to unconsciousness. Natural gas leaking can lead to breathing problems and nausea. When installed and used correctly natural gas is safe and convenient.
Exposure to low levels of natural gas can cause the following health problems. These leaks can lead to physical symptoms and in. Thinking of cooking with gas.
Carbon monoxide is a by-product of the natural gas fueling your home. If youre exposed to a natural gas leak you might also experience an extreme sense of fatigue. Prepare for Natural Gas Leaks.
Health Effects Of Gas Leak. Natural Gas Poisoning Symptoms and Signs. State and county officials say.
They can kill vegetation and trees cause explosions and fires and might release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Talk to your doctor if you believe the gas leak is affecting your health. No our leak was slow and.
But gas leaks can occur. The Health Hazards of Natural Gas by Agnes Malouf and David Wimberly UPdate Summer 2001. The Symptoms of a Natural Gas Leak If you have a natural gas leak in your home you may develop carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gas combustion generates copious amounts of water vapour contributing to moulds dust mites viruses and bacteria providing a transport mechanism for these and other respirable particulates and volatile organic compounds deep into the lungs and thus into the body. A fire caused by a gas leak could also cause further explosions in household appliances that commonly use natural gas such as clothes dryers furnaces hot water heaters fireplaces and stoves. There are safety measures in place such as adding an odorant to the gas to make it detectable within the home that help alert residents to gas exposure.
If there is a suspected gas leak any source of electricity can create an explosion. An electrical spark or fire source can set this off if you have a leak in your house. A natural gas leak can suck oxygen from the air replacing it with carbon dioxide.
Natural gas has become a widespread energy source because its highly combustible which means that it can produce large amounts of heat when you burn small amounts. Do not touch any electrical components in your vicinity until the natural gas levels are under control. My house didnt explode into flames.
Death by suffocation Nausea Loss of consciousness Fatigue. Why am I writing about something as mundane as a natural gas leak in my home. My family didnt asphyxiate in their sleep nothing as dramatic as that.
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