Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is dangerous and can be fatal. This poisonous, colourless, odourless gas kills on average six people in Ireland every year.

Getting a carbon monoxide alarm

Having a carbon monoxide alarm is essential to ensuring your safety.

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Safety Precautions

Carbon Monoxide safety precautions

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Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

Find out about the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

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Carbon monoxide in the home

View a typical house with potential sources of carbon monoxide.

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Hidden flues

In some properties the flues from some gas appliances can run for long distances behind ceiling or wall panels.

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How carbon monoxide is produced

Carbon monoxide can be produced by any fuel when it is burning, including coal, turf, oil, gas or wood.  In most cases, people do not know that they are being exposed to carbon monoxide so it is it vital that safety precautions are taken. Learn more about the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to avoid it by clicking on the links below:

Visit www.carbonmonoxide.ie or call 1800 89 89 89 to find out more

Find out more about the causes, signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide and how to protect yourself and others from this deadly poison.

Visit www.carbonmonoxide.ie