Prevention of Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Don'ts

• Do not use poorly maintained appliances that burn gas or other fossil fuels
• Do not burn charcoal in an enclosed space
• Do not operate petrol-powered engines indoors or in enclosed spaces
• Do not install, convert or service fuel-burning appliances without proper expertise
• Do not use gas appliances if they produce yellow flames and deposit soot on walls
• Do not use unflued appliances in small closed-up rooms
• Do not use gas cookers for heating rooms
• Do not sleep in a bedroom with a paraffin heater or an unflued gas fire

Dos

• Do employ a qualified, reputable and registered engineer for work on all fuel-burning appliances
• Do employ a suitably qualified engineer, who is registered with the Gas Safe Register (formerly CORGI), for work on gas appliances
• Do have fuel-burning appliances checked regularly by a qualified engineer
• Do fit a carbon monoxide alarm that meets British or European Standards
• Do make sure chimneys and flues are clean and not blocked
• Do make sure that all rooms are well ventilated when an appliance is being used
• Do fit an extractor fan in your kitchen