Gas-powered generators, heaters and saws produce carbon monoxide, a gas you cannot see or smell.
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Keep them outside
Away from doors, windows and vents.
Ventilation
Fresh air where fuel engines run.
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Monitoring
Carbon monoxide detectors in enclosed areas.
Symptoms
Headache, dizziness and nausea mean leave now.
Electric alternatives
Battery tools and electric heaters.
Common mistakes
Generators in basements, propane heaters in closed rooms and no monitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Can generators run inside a building under construction?
Fuel-powered generators should not run in enclosed or partly enclosed areas without proper ventilation and monitoring, because carbon monoxide can build up quickly.