Smell of gas in Faubourg Sagamie: what is happening?

The CNESST, which visited the site Wednesday morning, explains that the work in progress requires the use of a diesel fuel device and ensures that devices on the site make it possible to detect and measure the presence of dangerous gases, such as carbon and nitrogen monoxide.

“The mechanisms in place are functional and compliant with regulations. In addition, other means have also been put in place to limit the spread of gases and odors outside the construction site,” maintains the organization. The site was also closed up to the ceiling in order to limit the spread of gases.

But the owner of Hammam Thalassa, Mélissa Mourgues, explains that the odors seem to be transmitted via the air vents or the suspended floor of the shopping center. However, she believes that the situation in her business is less serious than in neighboring establishments.

But what exactly are these gases and their effects?

“The symptoms essentially when you are poisoned by carbon monoxide are the general symptoms. We don’t feel well, we feel not, we feel unwell, we have a headache, so it can end with feeling sick. We feel nauseous, we can even vomit,” explains Dr. Jean-François Belata Belinga, of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Public Health.

Noovo Info attempted to obtain comments from the promoter of the project which will take place at Faubourg Sagami, the Cloriacité Group, but had still not received a response at the time of broadcasting this report.

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