CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas, highly toxic to humans and animals in dense concentrations. CO is produced from the combustion of all carbon-based fuels when not enough oxygen is present. It is vital that you have a CO detector fitted near your appliance, fire, gas or oil cooker. Check regularly
that it is in working order and dispose of and renew on its specified date.
Detectors are not expensive: given that one might save your life; they are priceless.
Should the alarm sound on your detector, open all doors and widows to the premises immediately and switch off the appliance or extinguish the fire and all other combustion sources at once.
Call a qualified technician and have the problem rectified before restarting a fire/appliances.
If anyone is experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headaches, dizziness or vomiting, move them immediately onto fresh air and phone an ambulance.
DO NOT re-enter the premises until it has been fully aired and the problem identified and rectified.
that it is in working order and dispose of and renew on its specified date.
Detectors are not expensive: given that one might save your life; they are priceless.
Should the alarm sound on your detector, open all doors and widows to the premises immediately and switch off the appliance or extinguish the fire and all other combustion sources at once.
Call a qualified technician and have the problem rectified before restarting a fire/appliances.
If anyone is experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headaches, dizziness or vomiting, move them immediately onto fresh air and phone an ambulance.
DO NOT re-enter the premises until it has been fully aired and the problem identified and rectified.
Further information on Carbon Monoxide (CO) safety can be found on these websites:
http://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/carbon-monoxide
http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/learn/carbon_monoxide_kills.aspx
https://www.headway.org.uk/carbon-monoxide-poisoning.aspx
http://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/carbon-monoxide
http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/learn/carbon_monoxide_kills.aspx
https://www.headway.org.uk/carbon-monoxide-poisoning.aspx