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Carbon Dioxide Measures up as a Real Hazard

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Carbon Dioxide Measures up as a Real Hazard

19 May, 2006

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Robert E. Henderson
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Carbon dioxide is one of the most frequently overlooked of all toxic gases. Even to refer to CO2 as a toxic gas is a surprise to many safety professionals.

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