Carbon monoxide is a gas which cannot be seen, smelt or tasted. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when a fuel burning appliance such as a boiler, gas or open fire has not been properly installed, maintained or ventilated. 200 people are hospitalised in the UK every year with carbon monoxide poisoning.
To be screened for a Home Fire Safety Visit please call Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service on 01296 744477 or email: referrals@bucksfire.gov.uk
For more information about the dangers of carbon monoxide visit http://projectshout.com/.
If you think there is an immediate danger, call the Gas Emergency Helpline on 0800 111 999.
Gas engineers who work on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances by law have to be registered with the regulatory body. To check if a gas engineer is registered, visit https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/.
