Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (PPE) is a 20-minute online course that teaches employees how to recognize, prevent, and respond to carbon monoxide (CO) exposure hazards in the workplace. It covers CO sources, symptoms of poisoning, personal protective equipment requirements, and OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 50 ppm under 29 CFR 1910.1000, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Carbon monoxide is one of the most common chemical killers in American workplaces. CO is an odorless, colorless gas that can build to dangerous concentrations before workers notice any symptoms. According to OSHA and the CDC, carbon monoxide poisoning kills approximately 400 people and sends more than 20,000 to emergency rooms in the United States each year across occupational and non-occupational settings. In the workplace, CO exposure is a particular risk in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas where combustion engines, furnaces, generators, or welding equipment are in use.
This course trains your employees to identify carbon monoxide sources in their work environment, recognize the early symptoms of CO exposure, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and follow emergency response procedures. Your team will learn the critical difference between low-level chronic exposure and acute poisoning events, and understand why proper ventilation, atmospheric monitoring, and PPE selection are essential safeguards in any setting where CO may be present.
OSHA regulates carbon monoxide exposure under 29 CFR 1910.1000 (Air Contaminants), which sets a permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 parts per million (ppm) as an 8-hour time-weighted average. The NIOSH recommended exposure limit is more restrictive at 35 ppm as an 8-hour TWA with a 200-ppm ceiling. OSHA enforces these limits through workplace inspections and atmospheric monitoring, and violations carry penalties up to $16,550 per serious citation and $165,514 for willful violations as of 2025. Carbon monoxide exposure is also regulated in maritime operations under 29 CFR 1917.24, which requires regular CO testing and employee removal at concentrations above 100 ppm. In confined spaces governed by 29 CFR 1910.146, CO is one of the most frequently detected atmospheric hazards, and atmospheric testing for CO is a mandatory component of permit-required entry procedures.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English and Spanish at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.