What are the common Causes of CO Poisoning?
Dangerous amounts of Carbon Monoxide can accumulate in the home for a number of reasons. Carbon Monoxide can occur as a result of any of the following:
- Always enure your home appliances are installed or serviced by a properly qualified /accredited and registered installer.
- Ventilation of a room is very important when using certain gas or solid fuel fires /appliances. Ventilation should also be considered when carrying out home improovements with your builder.
- Carbon Monoxide can also occur when a cooking appliance is used for heating purposes.
- Combustion Engines such as cars, vans etc...(even lawmowers) can create Carbon Monoxide.
- Heating appliances -which are Faulty or damaged,or if they have been poorly installed,serviced - or not serviced at all!
