Carbon monoxide safety
Visit: www.carbonmonoxidesafety.org.uk
The "Be Gas Safe" programme aims to make people aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and the steps that can be taken to prevent CO poisoning, such as the need for regular servicing of fuel-burning appliances, good ventilation and the use of audible CO detectors.
According to the Department of Health, each year in England and Wales, there are approximately 50 accidental deaths, 200 non-fatal poisonings that require hospital admission and 4,000 visits to A&E that result from CO poisoning. Children and older people are particularly at risk.
For further information about Carbon monoxide safety visit: www.carbonmonoxidesafety.org.uk.
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