Dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) the silent killer

FireAngel manufacture a full range of Carbon Monoxide alarms to suit each and every need, all are independently tested and certified to the latest European standard BS EN 50291.

If one of your tenants die today from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, what will you say in court tomorrow?.

Are you doing enough to ensure that your properties and all their occupants are adequately protected from the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) the silent killer? Did you know that some properties such as registered students accommodation are already legally required to install CO alarms?.

Why should your tenants be less protected especially the most vulnerable such as the elderly, those with heart or respiratory conditions, the house bound or homes with babies and young children.

Show you care for your tenants by installing Carbon Monoxide alarms in all your properties today.

Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odourless and tasteless; it is a natural product of combustion of fossil fuels.

When appliances are working correctly and are properly vented then Carbon Monoxide will normally be exhausted harmlessly outside of the property.

Annual maintenance of gas and solid fuel appliances will help to ensure a safer home environment, however things can and do go wrong.

Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be fatal; the body's ability to transport oxygen to vital organs is impaired when exposed to CO.

Although fatalities from CO are well reported and often make headline news such as the death of 2 young children on holiday in Corfu in 2006, many more instances of CO poisoning go unreported as they are often unrecognised although they can result in serious long term health problems.

Carbon monoxide poisoning in its early stages produces symptoms often misdiagnosed as flu, these would include slight headache, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.

Greater exposure will result in severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion and increased heart rate.

Exposure to high levels will result in unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure and death.

Unlike fire CO cannot be detected by the human senses, yet is the most common form of poisoning in the home.

Electronic audible carbon monoxide alarms constantly monitor the home environment and provide early warning of the presence of the deadly gas well before danger levels are reached.

You wouldn't expect your tenants to live in homes without smoke alarms to warn of the danger of fire, why be less concerned about Carbon Monoxide?.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms are cost effective, simple to use and easy to install but they will help protect against and warn of CO in your properties.

Carbon Monoxide alarms do not substitute or replace your annual appliance services and maintenance programs but increase protection and prevention against carbon monoxide poisoning incidents.

Ensure you have done the best by your tenants for their safety as well as your reputation.

In addition to your current maintenance programs don't you think you should install Carbon Monoxide Alarms in all your properties today, and know you tenants will have early warning should the silent killer come calling.

FireAngel manufacture a full range of Carbon Monoxide alarms to suit each and every need, all are independently tested and certified to the latest European standard BS EN 50291.

In addition FireAngel have also designed alarm solutions for the hearing and visually impaired.

For advice and assistance call 02476 236659.

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