Carbon monoxide cannot be detected by sight, smell, taste, or irritation of the airways; therefore people can be unaware of exposure, particularly if the symptoms are not severe enough to be recognised as an acute poisoning event. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas attributing to over 60 deaths per year in England and Wales!
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous gas that can be present in the fumes from the combustion of fuel’s which aren’t burnt under the correct conditions.
Fuels such as gas, oil, solid mineral fuel and biomass all have the potential to emit CO. The gas cannot be seen, smelled or tasted making it difficult to detect. There are measures you can take to protect yourself.
How to make sure your home is safe
Make sure any gas cooking appliances are checked eve
