Bolesławiec police officers warn about the deadly effects of carbon monoxide. Strong winds, inadequate ventilation of rooms, or faulty solid-fuel stoves and gas heaters often cause serious carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is a gas that cannot be detected by the human senses (it is odorless, colorless and tasteless). It blocks oxygen from reaching the body—it takes its place in red blood cells, causing death by suffocation after prolonged exposure (in higher doses).
Carbon monoxide poisoning often simply results from a lack of knowledge. Very little is needed to make our apartments and houses safer. First and foremost, it is worth installing a carbon monoxide detector at home. The basic function of such a detector is to detect carbon monoxide and generate alarm signals when excessive concentrations are detected in the air. It improves safety in rooms, reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and enables a rapid response in a life-threatening situation.
Tragedy can easily occur in unventilated rooms. Sealing ventilation grilles, as well as failing to regularly check the unobstructed flow of ventilation and chimney flues, increases the risk of poisoning. The problem of carbon monoxide becomes particularly serious in the autumn and winter, when we use fireplaces or stoves to provide additional heating.
Let us remember the danger posed by carbon monoxide and properly secure our houses and apartments; this will help protect our lives and the lives of our loved ones.