subject: Measures to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning in your home [print this page] Measures to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning in your home
Any job involving any installation, repair or maintenance of gas supply requires that they are Gas Safe registered having a Gas Safe registration number which you can ask them before hiring otherwise you can check it over the Gas safe website. This is very essential as while using gas fires, gas water heaters, charcoal grills, kerosene space heaters and LPG stoves there is always threat of danger if anything goes wrong. As all these appliances consist of carbon monoxide which is the most poisonous gas, emission in this gas should never be neglected but treated immediately. Even if it is inhaled in small quantities it will lead to serious health hazards which may includes head aches, nausea, and which also results in death of hundreds of people in the UK each year.
Incorrectly fitted, repaired and maintained gas appliances are a major cause for carbon mono oxide poisoning. Below are some of the important points which will prevent CO poisoning in your home.
The main reason behind carbon monoxide poisoning in home may be due to unsafe gas appliances. Gas burners should always have a blue fame. If the flames turn to orange or yellow then it should be check out immediately as it may caused due to any leakage or faulty gas connection or an accidental puncture. This can be avoided by routine checks of your gas fittings and pipes.
The home heating system which includes chimney and duct must be cleaned regularly by a qualified gas safe registered plumber. There will be more debris such as bird nests and leaves around chimneys and it should be cleared, even from cooker hoods, clothes driers and water heaters.
Some people will burn charcoal inside the house which is extremely hazardous. Even fireplaces should not be lit with charcoal. Before installing fire place it is better to get tested and approved by a Gas Safe registered plumber. Get cleaned and tested your fire place before winter begins.
Avoid using fossil fuel powered appliances in closed areas like basements or garages. You have to keep in mind that considerable amount of CO will be generated while using these appliances and if it is placed in closed areas it will never allow the gas to escape quickly enough.
Fix carbon monoxide alarms or combined smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of home which will be the best protection against CO poisoning. These alarms will beeps loudly when it senses this poisonous gas. Gas Safe registered plumbers can help you in fixing this type of alarms.
Gas Registered plumbers will help you to come out from this entire hazardous situation. If you approach someone other than Gas Safe registered plumbers you would be risking the safety of your family and your property. Gas Safe registered is ones who has been checked to make sure that they are competent and qualified to work safely and legally with gas. As they are qualified with certain range of qualifications which allows them to carry out specific types of gas work, they will ensure safety to your life and your beloved ones along with your property.
