Here is something that is around us every day of our life, and it is something that can cause our death or a family member even to professional emergency individuals much quicker than you would think, It is called Carbon Monoxide (CO) or better known as the silent killer, it is a Colorless, Odorless gas that is produced whenever fossil fuels are burned. For example a running car, burning wood etc.
All of us are running generators when the electricity is cut, or we light up the fire place when it becomes really cold, the above methods of keeping warm is a good idea but, what makes it dangerous is if we use them wrong and do not take precautionary measures to ensure our safety.
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What are the things we can do to ensure that we are not caught by CO?
1. Ensure the fire place ventilation is working properly
2. If your garage is connected to your house never keep your car running and always ensure to cut the engine.
3. If you use generators, place them as far from your house as possible and if you have your backup generator in a shed, then ensure the shed is properly ventilated
4. Install CO monitors in your house especially near the bedrooms
It is always wise to know the signs and symptoms of CO to be able to take quick action:
What to do when you find someone who go overwhelmed with CO
1. Get the Person to fresh air and as far away from the CO area as possible
2. If the person is not responding check if the person has any injuries
3. Call the Medical Services Imedaitely
4. Start with CPR if necessary (If the person is not breathing normally)
Hope everybody reads this and takes care of their loved ones in the winter time.
Take care Be Safe
