Gas Safety Week 2017
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 25th Sept - 1st Oct
Find out about the dangers from carbon monoxide and how best to protect yourself and others from this deadly gas.
'Silent killer'
CO is produced by the incomplete combustion of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. It is a highly poisonous gas which is impossible to see, taste or smell and is often known as the ‘silent killer’.
Under normal circumstances, CO should not be detectable in the typical home or workplace. When appliances are kept in good working condition, they produce little CO.
'Watchout Carbon Monoxide Kills' is a campaign developed by the Northern Ireland CO Safety Group to raise awareness about the dangers of deadly CO.
Every November the group also promotes awareness about CO through its Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.
Caravans, Motorhomes and BBQ's
We normally associate CO with domestic fossil-fuel burning appliances and most of us are aware of its dangers in the home.
However, incidents and fatalities relating to CO can also occur in holiday homes, caravans and on board boats where faulty gas cookers, appliances or petrol-powered generators have led to carbon monoxide poisoning. So, make sure all appliances are properly installed and are serviced regularly.
Carbon Monoxide poisoning can also occur when people bring gas and charcoal BBQs into tents and other small enclosed spaces, sometimes in an attempt to keep warm.
For More Info on Symptons, CO Alarms, What to do in an Emergency check out the Health & Safety Executive website article https://www.hseni.gov.uk/articles/carbon-monoxide
