Tips to Prevent CO2 Poisoning

10/18/2019 (Permalink)

Carbon monoxide is an invisible gas; you can't smell it either...it's odorless and colorless but in high concentration it can kill a person in minutes.

A surplus of carbon monoxide, which could lead to CO poisoning, can come from a variety of sources. 

The United States Fire Administration has provided a list of tips for reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning: 

• Have fuel-burning appliances (i.e. oil and gas furnaces, gas or kerosene heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, etc.) inspected by a certified professional annually.

• Open the flue for ventilation before using a fireplace. Never use your own oven or stove-top to heat your house.

• Make sure all fuel-burning equipment is vented to the outside. Keep the venting for exhaust clear and unblocked.

• Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if the garage doors are left open.

• Make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are clear of debris.

• Only use BBQ grills outside, away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings. Some grills can produce CO gas. Never use grills inside the home or the garage, even if the doors are open.

• Use portable generators outdoors, in well-ventilated areas away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the home.