Occupational Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Associated with Diesel Motor Operation in an Air-raid Shelter in June 2015, Jinan City, China-An Epidemiological Investigation

摘要

Occupational carbon monoxide(CO) poisoning related to diesel motor fumes in an air-raid shelter(ARS) was first identified in Jinan City,China,in June 2015.A total of 17 cases were identified,including 14 possible cases of firemen and 3 confirmed cases of water channel clean-up workers.The overall attack rate(AR) of firemen was 42%(14/33).The firemen had a significantly higher AR with a longer exposure and more protracted time of rescue in the ARS(P<0.05).All the cases stated that they did not realize the potentially high level of exposure to CO in the ARS.CO poisoning posed a risk to both patients and service providers.Occupational safety and health education should be promoted and enforced in all workplaces where CO sources exist.