10 steps to reduce your risk for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Here are 10 steps to reduce your risk for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning.
- Education; know the causes and effects of CO poisoning
- Install and maintain a CO detector in your home
- Always back your vehicle out of the garage immediately after starting
- Have a professional clean and inspect your chimney annually
- Have a professional clean and inspect your furnace and water heater annually
- Operate generators outside only
- Seal all walls between garage and home
- Do not sit in your car for an extended time while idling
- Never heat your home with a gas stove, grill or other unvented appliance
- Be sure your workplace is aware of the effects of CO poisoning