Having read the other replies regarding kerosene heaters I am surprised that
no one pointed out that one of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning is
headache.
Here is what the AIM has to say:
8-1-4. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IN FLIGHT
a. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas contained in
exhaust fumes. When breathed even in minute quantities over a period of
time, it can significantly reduce the ability of the blood to carry oxygen.
Consequently, effects of hypoxia occur.
b. Most heaters in light aircraft work by air flowing over the manifold. Use
of these heaters while exhaust fumes are escaping through manifold cracks
and seals is responsible every year for several nonfatal and fatal aircraft
accidents from carbon monoxide poisoning.
c. A pilot who detects the odor of exhaust or experiences symptoms of
headache, drowsiness, or dizziness while using the heater should suspect
carbon monoxide poisoning, and immediately shut off the heater and open air
vents. If symptoms are severe or continue after landing, medical treatment
should be sought.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of clevelee@cswebmail.com
Subject: Re: Headaches
When I get an infrequent headache, it's usually from the Kerosene heater
that I'm using to keep my shop warm. I've used a respirator during all my
layups and use the "Invisible Gloves" cream on my hands. You may be getting
a reaction through your hands?
Cleve
>
> Another question to the group: I have read about becoming sensitive to
epoxy and fiberglass. I have been working my project now for about 5 months
and for the last 3 weeks have been getting headaches at about 4 AM every
night after I work on the airplane. I have always been prone to this from
various chemicals and this is the same thing. I have experimented with
staying away from the airplane and it only occurs after working on it. I
think I have accumulated a fair amount of fumes in the garage and since
there is cold weather out, I have not opened things up as I should have. I
wear a respirator mask, but only when actively sanding and laying up glass,
etc.
>
> Has any body experienced headaches from the building work? I hope this
improves when the weather warms and after all the cures are complete.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Anderson
> A227
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