Gas Safety
Carbon Monoxide kills. You can’t see it, taste it, or smell it.
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. It can be given off by appliances which burn gas, oil, coal or wood if they’re not working properly. This deadly gas can be produced if your appliance is faulty, the room is not properly ventilated or the chimney/flue is blocked.
What are the danger signs?
- Gas flames that normally burn blue burning orange or yellow instead
- Sooty stains on or just above appliances
- Coal or wood fires that burn slowly or go out
What should you do?
- Give reasonable access to our engineers or representatives of First Choice Homes Oldham, to ensure that we can carry out an annual safety check
- Ensure your home is properly ventilated, never block vents
- Make sure all chimneys and flues are regularly swept and kept clear
- If you’re buying a carbon monoxide detector, look out for one which complies with BS 7860. Never rely entirely on these devices
What are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
If you develop any of the following unexplained symptoms:
Drowsiness, headaches, chest pains, giddiness, sickness, diarrhoea and stomach pains
Switch off your appliances and see your doctor at once.
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Health and Safety Executive Gas Safety Advice Line. Telephone: 0800 300 363
Solid Fuel Association. Telephone: 0845 658 080
Oil Firing Technical Association for the Petroleum Industry. Telephone: 01737 373 311
Corgi Telephone: 0870 401 2300