What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Should I have an Alarm?
Carbon Monoxide is formed when substances such as gas, coal, wood or oil are burned with an insufficient air supply. This can occur when a gas or oil burning appliance such as a cooker, boiler, water-heater or gas fire has been incorrectly installed, has not been serviced regularly or has been damaged or illegally or incorrectly modified. When you breath Carbon Monoxide, the symptoms may seem like flu – drowsiness, weakness, headaches, nausea and chest pains. However, Carbon Monoxide poisoning can kill very quickly as it affects the victim’s mental ability before they are even aware that there is a problem. For more information, click on the following links: NHS Direct Department of Health – click here to download a PDF copy of the Department of Health’s leaflet about Carbon Monoxide poisoning Health & Safety Executive Gas Safe – click here to download a PDF copy of the Gas Safe leaflet about Carbon Monoxide poisoning Carbon Monoxide Kills website If you suspect that you, or someone yo
