Carbon Monoxide, The Silent Killer.

2/21/2018 (Permalink)

You can't see, smell or taste carbon monoxide, but at high levels, it can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels like gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas and propane burn incompletely. According to the CDC, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning each year. It is estimated that another 20,000visit the emergency room, and more than 4,000 are hospitalized due to CO poisoning. To eliminate the risk factors, you should follow the tips provided by the United States Fire Administration. 

Have fuel-burning appliances, like oil and gas furnaces, gas or kerosene heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves inspected and cleaned by a professional every year.

Open the damper for proper ventilation before using a fireplace. Never use your over or stovetop to heat your home.

if you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. 

Make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, wood stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris. 

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