All types of combustion appliances are a potential source of carbon monoxide
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By turning your heating back on, you do not necessarily notice a malfunction (poorly connected pipe, blocked/poorly swept chimney, prolonged or inappropriate use of a device, etc.). Stove, boiler, water heater, auxiliary heating (non-electric), stove, fireplace, brazier : all types of combustion appliances, regardless of the fuel used, constitute a potential source of carbon monoxide. The ARS Grand Est reminds: “During the winter of 2023-2024, 80 episodes of CO poisoning were recorded in our region, exposing 241 people. 131 people had to be hospitalized and 1 victim died. »
How to avoid poisoning?
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and non-irritating gas. Headache? Want to vomit? Fatigue ? You may have the first symptoms of poisoning. In children under 2 years old, poisoning sometimes manifests itself with atypical symptoms, for example, simply crying. Immediately ventilate the premises, turn off the devices and leave the premises. Call emergency services and bring in a qualified professional (plumber, heating engineer, chimney sweep). In short, we take all precautions. The ideal is also to have it checked and maintain the installations each year heating and hot water production. And even in very cold weather, never block the ventilation grilles in your home (or office). You can also install carbon monoxide detectors. Only a carbon monoxide alarm can detect the presence of this gas and notify you.
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As part of its missions linked to raising awareness of the CO risk, the ARS has created a site stopmonox.com
