Dubbed the silent killer, Carbon Monoxide kills 500 people and
sends 20,000 more to the hospital each year. Common Sources of
Carbon Monoxide - Car left running in garage - Clogged chimney -
Gas or wood-burning fireplace - Improperly installed kitchen
range or vent - Portable Kerosene or gas heaters CO is produced
and emitted by incomplete burning of fuel, such as propane,
kerosene, gasoline, oil, natural gas, wood and charcoal; and
because it is odorless and colorless, people can be exposed to
CO without even knowing it. However, CO poisoning is avoidable
and preventable if the necessary safety measures are taken. UL
recommends a three-part strategy that families can easily use to
protect themselves and their loved ones from the poisonous gas:
INSPECT, PROTECT and DETECT. They have an extensive list of
safety tips we can follow to protect our loved ones from the
silent killer. Some tips are: - Have a qualified technician
INSPECT fuel-burning appliances once a year - PROTECT your home
by purchasing and instal