Car Exhaust
Employees may be exposed to high levels of car exhaust in a drive-thru. Automobile exhaust contains harmful pollutants, mainly carbon monoxide which decreases the ability of the blood to absorb oxygen in the lungs. Inhaling high levels and concentrations of carbon monoxide can lead to poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause the following symptoms:
- headache
- fatigue
- flu-like symptoms
- potential heart problems, including:
- chest pain
- irregular heartbeat
- cardiac arrest
Employees may be exposed to high levels of car exhaust in a drive-thru.
Possible Solutions
Here is a possible solution to decrease the exposure to car exhaust:
- Keep the drive-thru window closed as much as possible to limit exposure.
Safe Work Practices
Employers should consider implementing recommended safe work practices, including:
- Provide adequate space and ventilation.
- Use a reverse-flow fan system to prevent exhaust from entering the interior drive-thru area.
- Rotate workers to minimize the time spent in the drive-thru area.
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