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Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide is an odourless, poisonous gas. It forms when fuel burns incompletely.

You will need

Steps

  1. Know the risks

    Risks include fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, saunas, generators and grills used indoors.

  2. Do not close the damper too early

  3. Install a carbon monoxide alarm

  4. Have the chimney swept regularly

  5. Do not use a grill indoors

  6. Recognise the symptoms

  7. Act quickly

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