EVERY THING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT Carbon monixide

Carbon Monoxide

The Silent Killer

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas which is a product of
incomplete burning or carbon-containing materials such as gasoline, charcoal,
wood and natural gas.

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Persistent, severe headaches Dizziness, blurred vision, nausea Fainting, loss of
muscle control Fatigue, waking from sleep without feeling rested. Rapid
heartbeat or pulse or tightening of chest Chest pain when exercising Feeling
ill/tired at home but fine upon leaving home

What to do if you suspect CO poisoning?

Get to fresh air immediately!!!!
Call 911

Where does CO come from?

Examples of carbon monoxide producing devices commonly in use around the
home include:

Fuel fired furnaces (non-electric)

Gas water heaters

Fireplaces and wood stoves

Gas stoves

Gas dryers

Charcoal grills

Lawn mowers, snow blowers and other gas powerd yard equipment

Automobiles

How Can I Protect Myself from CO Poisoning?

Have your heating system checked yearly by a trained professional.

-Make sure your chimney and flue pipe are clear and free of debris.
-Do not block furnace air intakes.
-Keep gas grills outside.
-Use kerosene heaters in a well ventilated area.
-Never idle a vehicle inside a garage.
-Have fuel burning appliances checked on a yearly basis. (hot water tank, gas stove, etc.)

Most importantly, Get a CO detector installed
in your home.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRIC HEATERS DO NOT PUT OFF
CARBON MONOXIDE!

DISCLAIMER---NOT ALL THE THINGS ON THIS PAGE MIGHT BE ACCURATE I GOT
THIS INFO OFF OF OTHER PEOPLES WEB SITES. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FALSE
REPORTS ALTHOUGH I THINK ALL THIS IS CORRECT THERE MIGHT BE A FEW
STATICTIS THAT ARE NOT CORRECT USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!----

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE Carbon
Monoxide PIOSONING CALL 911 ASAP!!!!!!

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