Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Prevention is the Key to Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

• DO have your fuel-burning appliances inspected by a trained professional at the beginning of every heating season.
• DO choose appliances that vent their fumes to the outside whenever possible, have them properly installed, and maintain them according to manufacturers' instructions.
• DO read and follow all of the instructions that accompany any fuel-burning device.
• DON'T idle the car in the garage.
• DON'T use a gas oven to heat your home, even for a short time.
• DON'T sleep in any room with an unvented gas or kerosene space heater.
• DON'T use any gasoline-powered engines in enclosed spaces.
• DON'T ignore symptoms, particularly if more than one person is feeling them.