Gas Care UK in the community

Promoting Carbon Monoxide Awareness

What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
- It is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas which can be emitted by faulty appliances powered by any fuel that burns.

Signs of Carbon Monoxide
- Look out for gas appliances burning with a yellow/orange flame that's normally blue
- extra condensation
-pilot lights blowing out
-sooting and/or yellow stains around appliances

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
  • "flu-like" symptoms
  • feeling tired or drowsy
  • headaches
  • chest or stomach pains
  • erratic behaviour
  • nausea and or vomiting
  • breathlessness
  • giddiness
  • visual problems
How can I protect myself and family?
  • Once a year service all appliances that are powered by any fuel that burns - gas, coal, wood, oil, petrol etc
  • Sweep chimneys and flues
  • Do not block air vents
  • Make sure your family know the signs, you might be responsible and have your appliances checked, but they may be going into other peoples homes/ premises and may be at risk.
  • Landlords are legally bound to arrange annual gas safety checks
  • home owners are not legally bound to have appliances serviced but is strongly advised for your safety and is in place for a reason.
  • Have a BS approved, EN50291 Audible alarm fitted to your home. The Honeywell SF450EN alarm (rrp £39.99) can be supplied free of charge when you have 2 appliances serviced with Gas Care uk.
- Can't I just fit an alarm?
CO alarms are important but ARE NOT a substitute for servicing or annual safety checks. They can act as an emergency notification of CO, but is is important to prevent CO poisoning in the first place!
- WHEN DID YOU LAST GET YOUR APPLIANCES CHECKED?
Carbon Monoxide Kills - Don't let it be You!