Carbon monoxide
Read on to find out more about the causes, signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide and how to protect yourself and others from this deadly poison.
Causes
Carbon monoxide kills, on average, 6 people in Ireland every year. Discover the key causes.
Find out moreSigns and symptoms
You can't see it, smell it or taste it. But there are ways to detect if carbon monoxide is present.
Find out morePrevention
Find out how to protect your friends, family and yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Find out moreCarbon monoxide (also known as CO) is a colourless, odourless, poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause illness, loss of consciousness and even death.
If you suspect anyone in your house has been poisoned by carbon monoxide and has any of the associated symptoms, get fresh air immediately, then go to your doctor and ask him/her to check for carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you find anyone in your house unconscious, call a doctor immediately.
If your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, take action:
- Open doors and windows to ventilate the area.
- Stop using/turn off any fuel-burning appliances immediately.
- Get everyone out into fresh air.
- If you're sure you are not suffering any symptoms related to carbon monoxide poisoning, call a qualified service agent to check your appliances before you re-use them.
- If you are still worried, call the Carbon Monoxide Awareness Line on 1800 89 89 89.
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