{"id":9388,"date":"2020-11-09T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T11:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=9388"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:07:32","slug":"how-to-protect-yourself-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Yourself From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Carbon monoxide is a \u201csilent killer\u201d because you cannot see it or smell it. There are symptoms \u2014 such as headaches, shortness of breath, and hallucinations \u2014 that can warn you. But it\u2019s still one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning deaths in Canada. A carbon monoxide leak can be particularly dangerous if it happens when everyone is sleeping. Carbon monoxide is produced naturally by some of our most commonplace appliances, such as gas stoves or fireplaces and furnaces. While it\u2019s almost impossible to have no carbon monoxide producing appliances in your home, there are several steps you can take to help\u00a0protect yourself<\/a>\u00a0from carbon monoxide poisoning.<\/p>

  1. Check your fuel-burning appliances annually.<\/li>
  2. Check all the ventilation in your house is working correctly.<\/li>
  3. Install a carbon monoxide detector.<\/li>
  4. Never use outdoor appliances indoors.<\/li><\/ol>

    Check Your Fuel-Burning Appliances Regularly<\/h2>

    You should have an annual inspection completed on all fuel-burning appliances. That includes fuels such as wood, oil, or natural gas:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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