EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE SOURCES AND SYMPTOMS OF
CO POISONING AND HOW TO USE YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR:
• buy appliances accepted by a recognised testing laboratory
• install appliances according to the manufacturer’s instructions
• have appliance installations done by professionals (CORGI registered for gas appliances)
• have your appliances checked regularly by a qualified service engineer
• clean chimneys and flues yearly
• make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances
• do not barbecue indoors, or in an attached garage
• open windows when a fireplace or oil/solid fuel cooker is in use
• install only CO detectors that meet the requirements of BS EN 50291 : 2001 in your home
• be aware of CO poisoning symptoms
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