Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is urging households beware of the dangers of carbon monoxide, the ‘Silent Killer’, with seven simple safety steps. Higher energy prices, the rising cost of living and the Covid-19 pandemic means that many customers may… Read Full Article
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Gas engineers are seeing more badly maintained gas appliances
More than one-third of gas engineers see poorly maintained or badly fitted appliances every week, according to a new survey from carbon monoxide awareness campaign group Project SHOUT, and more… Read Full Article
‘CO exposure affects cognitive ability of older adults’
Prolonged exposure to low-level carbon monoxide increasingly impairs cognitive ability in older adults, a new study has found. A three-year project, led by Beth Cheshire as part of her PhD… Read Full Article
Safety campaign warns of carbon monoxide dangers this summer
Brits are being warned of the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning during the summer months through a new Carbon Monoxide Safe4Summer campaign. The campaign by the All-Party Parliamentary Carbon… Read Full Article
Festivals urged to raise awareness of CO risks
Festival organisers are being encouraged to raise awareness of the risks of CO poisoning, after a Parliamentary discussion hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group (APPCOG). Research from think-tank… Read Full Article
Medics gather to highlight carbon monoxide threat to mental health
The effects of carbon monoxide (CO) on the brain and mental health was the focus of discussion at a roundtable hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group (APPCOG). The… Read Full Article
