Latest articles on Carbon monoxide poisoning 
Aico raises Carbon Monoxide Alarms are vital in protecting most vulnerable(29/11/2011)
Gas Safety Trust published a trend report highlighting Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning incidents linked to piped natural gas usage in Great Britain between 1996 and 2010. Aico re-emphasis the need for quality mains powered CO alarms as the safest way to protect the most vulnerable. Whilst the latest Gas Safety Trust report showed a reduction in both fatalities and non-fatal injuries from CO poisoning during that time, the report identifies people aged 70 and over as being five times more at ... [more]
Students urged to be more aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide(05/01/2009)
Students are one of the most vulnerable groups within society when it comes to being at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning. Living in rented accommodation; possibly for the first time living away from their parents, it can be hard to know what safety precautions to take. Known as the ‘silent killer’, carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous substance that you cannot see, smell or taste. It can be produced by badly installed or poorly maintained gas appliances. Carbon monoxide is potentially fat... [more]
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