Carbon monoxide is potentially fatal and even low-levels of the poison can cause lasting damage to your health. Recognising the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning will save your life.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no colour, taste or smell. It is totally invisible to the human senses. The only way to detect CO is with an audible carbon monoxide alarm.
It is a natural product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and can be produced by appliances that use gas, wood, oil, coal or other solid fuel.
Carbon monoxide is potentially fatal and even low-levels of the poison can cause lasting damage to your health.
Here's five steps to improve your safety:
Reduce the chance of being poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO) by fitting your home with an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm. CO alarms constantly monitor the home, providing early warning of the deadly gas well before danger levels are reached. The alarms are simple to use and easy to install. Portable or Travel Carbon Monoxide Alarms can also be taken on holiday.
Recognising the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning will save your life.
The early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the ‘flu’. They can include:
If you experience these symptoms but feel better when you are outside or away from the appliance, you could be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Follow these simple rules to make sure you and your family are protected from the invisible killer at all times.
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