Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

November 1 – 7, 2020

CO Alarm Install working carbon monoxide alarms beside all sleeping areas.

Test alarms monthly. Consider using alarms that have a worry-free 10 year lithium battery.

No heaters Never use propane heaters inside the home or garage.

No propane or gas Never cook with barbecues or propane cookers inside the home or garage.

Garage Never warm a vehicle in the garage.

Carbon monoxide, or “CO,” is an odourless, colorless, poisonous gas

Many Ontario households have, on average, 4 – 6 fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide, this includes:

Test CO alarms monthly or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Replace alarm batteries at least once a year or whenever the low-battery warning sounds. Never wait.
Know the difference between a low-battery warning and an emergency alarm – consult the CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions.

Replace alarms in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.