9 Common Dangers Putting You at Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Since Carbon monoxide can’t be seen or smelled, it is extremely important to the right precautions to prevent this highly dangerous gas affect your family. CMSE Consultancy Manager Darren O’Keeffe recently sat down with TheJournal.ie to discuss the ways to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Whether it’s blocking vents or running your car in a closed garage, when thinking about the 9 common dangers putting you and your family at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning you should consider the following questions;

1. Are you blocking ventilation?
2. Have you hired a registered gas installer (RGI)?
3. Have you had your chimney swept recently?
4. Have you run your car or lawnmower in a closed garage?
5. Have you used a paraffin or kerosene heater in a closed room?
6. Have you installed a fireplace yourself?
7. Do you use the hob to heat your kitchen?
8. Have you recently serviced your fuel-burning appliances?
9. Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm?

Read the full interview here: https://www.thejournal.ie/risks-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-with-these-mistakes-4815410-Sep2019/

Related information

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