Heating and cooking appliances fuelled by gas, coal, smokeless fuels, wood or oil can cause CO poisoning.
- Fit a Carbon Monoxide detector in all rooms where there is a carbon-fuelled appliance such as boilers, fires (including open fires), gas or paraffin heaters, stoves or a flue
- Gas boilers and appliances should be serviced once a year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Visit www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500
- Ensure rooms with fuel burning appliances or boilers are properly ventilated
- Never block air bricks or vents
- Never block the outside grill of the flue
CO poisoning kills people.
It can also damage your health permanently. Beware of poisioning symptoms:
What to do if you suspect Carbon Monoxide is present:
- Turn off gas
- Turn off appliances
- Open windows
- Get everyone to exit the house
- Call emergency services or the Gas Emergency Number 0800 111 999
- If feeling unwell, seek medical attention
Gas Safe Charity provide information and support; facilitate awareness and funding; work with charities and other organisations already trusted to go into people’s homes; and deliver practical and preventative guidance.
The Gas Safe Register is the official list of gas engineers who are qualified to work safely and legally on gas appliances.
