Prevention of Carbon monoxide poisoning

Prevention list:

Methods of prevention of Carbon monoxide poisoning mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Household CO detectors
• Proper maintenance of smoke-producing appliances

Prevention of Carbon monoxide poisoning:

Steps to Reduce Exposure:

• Keep gas appliances properly adjusted.

• Consider purchasing a vented space heater when replacing an invented one.

• Use proper fuel in kerosene space heaters.

• Install and use an exhaust fan vented to outdoors over gas stoves.

• Open flues when fireplaces are in use.

• Choose properly sized woodstoves that are certified to meet EPA emission standards. Make certain that doors on all woodstoves fit tightly.

• Have a trained professional inspect, clean, and tun-up central heating system (furnaces, flues, and chimneys) annually. Repair any leaks promptly.

• Do not idle the car inside garage.

(Source: excerpt from INDOOR AIR POLLUTION: NWHIC)

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