RAISE AWARENESS OF
THE DANGERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
UNDERSTAND THE SYMPTOMS
LEARN WHO IS MOST AT RISK
GET FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES CHECKED
GET A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
A GUIDE TO
CARBON MONOXIDE
A CO alarm detects the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) gas in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. CO alarms have evolved to become safety critical devices, constantly monitoring to protect people from poisonous CO gas, known as the silent killer.
CO can’t be, seen, tasted or smelled
UNDERSTAND THE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
LEARN WHO IS MOST AT RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
GET FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES CHECKED
CARBON MONOXIDE OUTSIDE OF THE HOME
WHAT TO DO
IF YOU SUSPECT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING?
TURN OFF APPLIANCES (IF SAFE)
VENTILATE YOUR HOME
STAY IN THE FRESH AIR
SEEK MEDICAL HELP
DON’T FORGET
TO TEST YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM AT LEAST ONCE PER MONTH
WHO NEEDS A CO ALARM?
All properties with fuel-burning appliances should have a CO alarm. Whether it’s a gas boiler, a coal fire or a flue running through the room, a CO alarm should be present in each area where a potential CO source may occur. The same applies to leisure vehicles such as caravans and boats, where additional risks are often present; with other vehicles, engines or generators increasing the risk. If you’re camping, CO can even enter your tent from a smouldering BBQ outside, so always take an alarm with you when travelling.
CO ALARM FEATURES AND TYPES
<b>CERTIFICATION</b></p> <p>An alarm should carry a British or European Standard to EN 50291 .
<b>DIGITAL DISPLAY</b></p> <p>A digital display will visually warn of low CO levels - that are not high enough to sound an alarm, but can still be dangerous to those most at risk.
<b>WIRELESS INTERLINK</b></p> <p>Some alarms have the ability to link with other CO and smoke alarms, enabling all linked alarms to sound at the same time.
<b>POWER SOURCE</b></p> <p>Some CO alarms have replaceable batteries, and some are sealed for the life of the alarm - eliminating the risk of the alarm being inactive when you need it most.
<b>AUDIBLE ALARM</b></p> <p>Early warning of CO is critical, especially if you are asleep. An audible alarm will notify of the danger as early as possible.
