As well as getting your appliances and chimneys serviced, and installing a BS EN compliant carbon monoxide alarm; there are some simple, low cost things we can all do to stay safe at home this winter.
Staying Safe!
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Do use your extraction fan when cooking, if you don’t have one open a window
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Do save the Gas Emergency Service Number on to your phone: 0800 111 999
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Do “Speak to a Sweep” & keep your appliance and flue correctly maintained.
CO Awareness Campaign Resources
Help raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide. FOUR KEY QUESTIONS TO HELP DIAGNOSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: These questions can be remembered using the acronym C.O.M.A.
CO-HABITEES
Is anyone else in the house affected (including pets)?
OUTDOORS
Do your symptoms improve when out of the house?
MAINTENENCE
Are heating and cooking appliances properly maintained?
ALARM
Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm?
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