Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odourless gas that is produced as a result of incomplete burning of carbon-containing fuels. Many Canadians die every year and thousands of others become ill from carbon monoxide poisoning related to residential combustion appliances. Any fuel-burning appliance that is not adequately vented and maintained can be a potential [...]

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Increased Carbon Monoxide Risks During Winter

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning people that indoor air quality could be more dangerous during cold months as carbon monoxide exposure may be at its highest. The risk for inhaling the colorless and odorless gas increases during winter months due to the use of furnaces, stoves, hot water heaters, gas ranges and more. It [...]

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Carbon Monoxide – The importance of Detectors

During the winter months, as we spend more time indoors, it is so very important to ensure you have carbon monoxide detectors and they are working properly. Carbon monoxide scare sends 8 to hospital CBC News Posted: Dec 24, 2012 4:10 PM MT Calgary fire officials says a near tragedy in the city’s south east [...]

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Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odourless gas that reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas that forms whenever you burn fuel like propane, natural gas, gasoline, oil, coal and wood. Because it is colorless, odourless and tasteless, it is hard to detect without a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon [...]

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Hidden Hazards In Your Home

What You Cannot See In Your Indoor Air The fact is there are a lot of airborne contaminants in homes that worsen asthma, allergies and other health conditions.  Invisible Killers: Carbon Monoxide and Radon Both of these gases are colorless, odorless and deadly. CO kills quickly. Gas ranges, cooktops, furnaces, wood kerosene and propane heaters [...]

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