Protect Yourself From Carbon Monoxide

Here are some tips for carbon monoxide safety.

  In this season of chilly temps, chimney fires and space heaters, carbon monoxide poisoning poses a real danger. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that typically comes from heating equipment, gas stoves, fireplaces and hot water heaters and generators, among other fuel-burning items. It's also found in automobile emissions. Winter is the peak month for carbon monoxide emergencies, and fire departments deal with thousands of such emergencies across Massachusetts each winter. Unlike other gasses, carbon monoxide has no odor or color, making it impossible to detect without a special detector. Carbon monoxide decreases the oxygen in the blood, slowly suffocating its victims. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, …

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