Barbeque Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Danger!

Half the nation plans on having on average five barbeques for their family and friends this summer. Gas Safe Register has issued a stark reminder to be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide gas is known as the ‘silent killer’ as it has no colour, taste or smell and can in some cases be fatal.

Research has shown that the majority of people in the UK do not realise carbon monoxide poisoning is a potential danger when barbecuing. In fact, carbon monoxide poisoning was found to be only slightly ahead of damaging the garden or plants as a danger when barbequing!

Barbeque safety tips:

• Never use a barbeque indoors.
• Don’t take a lit or smouldering barbeque inside a cabin, caravan or tent.
• Always ensure you can see your barbeque & don’t leave it lit while you are sleeping.
• Follow the manufacturers operating instructions.
• Be aware of any signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness and loss of consciousness.

If you think you or someone else has carbon monoxide poisoning, get away from the appliance – outdoors if possible – and call 999 immediately.

Gas Safety Advice

• Only ever use a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer for gas work in your home. You can find a Warrington Gas Safe engineer by calling Gas Safe Register on 0800 408 5500.
• Every registered Warrington Gas Safe engineer carries an ID card. Always ask to see the card. The back of the Gas Safe engineers card shows which gas appliances your Warrington gas engineer is qualified to work on.
• If you smell gas in your home call the free 24-hour gas emergency number immediately: 0800 111 999.
• The Gas Safe Register is the official list of Warrington gas engineers who are registered to work legally on boilers, cookers, fires and any other gas appliances.
• By law, all Warrington gas engineers have to be registered on the Gas Safe Register. Trust the Triangle.

For more information about carbon monoxide poising and barbeque safety, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch on one of our local numbers below:-

Newton Le Willows Central Heating Engineers 01925 394260
Wigan Central Heating Engineers 01942 417220
Warrington Central Heating Engineers 01925 394260
St Helens Central Heating Engineers 01744 776140