Skip to content
Health | Ice rink fumes have sent kids to the hospital….
75°F
Sunday, August 24th 2025

e-Edition

Trending:

News
Health

Ice rink fumes have sent kids to the hospital. Still, few states require tests

Most rinks use ice resurfacing machines — often known by the brand name of Zamboni — and edgers that often run on propane or other fuels. Some use gas-powered heaters above seating areas. Without proper ventilation, the fumes from that equipment can build up high levels of poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. (Dreamstime/TNS)
Most rinks use ice resurfacing machines — often known by the brand name of Zamboni — and edgers that often run on propane or other fuels. Some use gas-powered heaters above seating areas. Without proper ventilation, the fumes from that equipment can build up high levels of poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. (Dreamstime/TNS)
By | Tribune News Service
UPDATED:

Health experts note that many ice rink visitors may be unknowingly suffering from lower-level exposures that can cause long-term damage.

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

Originally Published:

RevContent Feed

More in Health

Page was generated in 2.5439989566803