Carbon Monoxide

In the past decade, people have become more aware of the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home. The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) prepared a set of frequently asked questions to help people protect themselves and their families against CO poisoning.
  1. What is carbon monoxide?
  2. What is the effect of exposure to Carbon Monoxide?
  3. What is your risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
  4. How can you protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
  5. What are Carbon Monoxide alarms?
  6. Do I need a Carbon Monoxide alarm?
  7. What causes Carbon Monoxide nuisance alarms?
  8. What do I need to know if I buy a Carbon Monoxide alarm?
  9. What do I do if my Carbon Monoxide alarm sounds?
  10. Is there a Carbon Monoxide safety checklist?
  11. What additional safety tips should I know?
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