Gas Appliances

This guide emphasizes the importance of regular checks and maintenance for gas appliances to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and ensure safety.
Created: 11 June 2024
Last Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Contents
Introduction
The Problem
Symptoms and Risks
Prevention and Safety Measures
Safe Gas Appliance Practices
The Law and Your Responsibilities

Introduction

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from improperly installed or maintained gas appliances is a serious risk that claims lives annually. This guide outlines the dangers, symptoms, and necessary precautions to prevent CO poisoning and ensure gas appliance safety in homes and workplaces.

The Problem

Each year, approximately 14 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues that haven’t been properly maintained. Many others suffer from ill health. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas produced when gas doesn’t burn properly. It is colorless, tasteless, and odorless, making it particularly dangerous as it can kill without warning within hours.

Symptoms and Risks

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

  • Tiredness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Chest and stomach pains

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