Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, poisonous gas. It is important to be aware about the dangers of carbon monoxide as it can cause you harm and in extreme scenarios pose a threat to your life.
Early symptoms of high levels of exposure to carbon monoxide include nausea, tiredness and headaches. Carbon monoxide poisoning may arise due to a faulty heating system, a gas boiler not being serviced or not enough ventilation.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning:
- Allow us access to your home to carry out the annual gas safety check
- Do not block air vents, flus or chimneys
- Keep rooms well ventilated
- If you have a gas boiler, make sure your carbon monoxide alarm is installed close to your boiler and that you can test this like you would a smoke alarm and inform us if there is a fault with it
If you suspect a carbon monoxide leak please call the National Gas Emergency Service number 0800 111 999.
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