How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is commonly known as gas poisoning. According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 6,000 acute carbon monoxide poisonings in China every year, of which more than 200 people die. It can be seen that the harm of carbon monoxide poisoning cannot be underestimated.

The scenes of carbon monoxide may appear in daily life

1. Use a flueless coal stove to heat or cook a room;

2. Poorly ventilated places such as air-conditioned rooms or basements using charcoal or solid alcohol shabu-shabu or barbecues;

3. Room where gas water heater or gas stove is installed or used improperly or leaks;

4. The doors and windows are tightly closed in a car that has been air-conditioned for a long time or does not stop when parking.

So the question is, how to prevent acute carbon monoxide poisoning?

1. Do not use unqualified or outdated gas stoves and gas water heaters, and regularly check their safety; do not modify the gas pipeline without permission; it is best to ask professionals to install burning appliances; it is best to open windows for ventilation or range hoods when using , Exhaust fan; natural gas alarm and co gas alarm can be installed if possible.

2. When using a coal stove for heating or cooking indoors, smoke exhaust pipes must be installed and kept open;

3. When using charcoal or solid alcohol shabu-shabu or barbecue indoors, sufficient ventilation should be maintained, or an induction cooker should be used;

4. Do not take heating or turn on the air conditioner for a long time in the closed car at a speed; open the window properly when driving for a long time;

5. Do not use the generator for a long time in a poorly ventilated environment or use a car engine for heating.

The above prevention methods are effective, and the installation of co gas alarm is the fastest and most effective way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Hope the above methods are useful to you!