Are you a
Homeowner?
Are you a
Homeowner?
One crucial item you shouldn’t forget is an audible Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm.
A carbon monoxide alarm is the only proven method to detect the presence of poisonous carbon monoxide gas and give you time to act and seek medical treatment to prevent serious illness and even death.
That is why Safer Tourism Foundation recommends buying Kitemarked approved and third-party tested carbon monoxide alarms from specialist safety equipment retailers to bring with you whenever you travel.
The Safer Tourism Foundation’s campaign, Pack Safe, is here to help. They offer discounts and advice on how to keep yourself and your family safe during the summer holidays. Even if you’re traveling within the UK, it’s important to remember that Airbnb properties and hotels might not have adequate CO alarms to protect you from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Tragically, multiple deaths have been caused by carbon monoxide exposure during holidays in recent years, making safety a top priority. The Pack Safe campaign emphasises the threat posed by carbon monoxide, often referred to as the “silent killer” because it is colourless, tasteless, and odourless.
According to the Carbon Monoxide: Alarms Save Lives campaign, Carbon monoxide is invisible to the human senses, which is why CO alarms are so important. Each year in the UK alone, over 200 people are hospitalised with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, which leads to around 60 deaths.
When booking holiday properties, it’s vital to check if they have carbon monoxide or smoke alarms particularly when regulations in other countries differ. Some booking sites include this information in their listings, but it’s always best to be prepared before you arrive.
Gas boilers, heaters, open fires and fuel burning appliances are all common sources of carbon monoxide in a home which could potentially leak and lead to CO poisoning.
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be subtle and are often mistaken for common illnesses like the flu. Key symptoms include:
For more detailed information, you can visit the NHS website.
If your carbon monoxide alarm sounds or you suspect CO poisoning, think GAS:
G – go outside into the fresh air immediately.
A – ask for medical support and tell whoever treats you that you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning and ask for a proper diagnosis.
S – service the appliances. If your tests confirm carbon monoxide poisoning tell the people who are responsible for your accommodation straight away.
Travel-friendly CO alarms, such as the FireAngel FA6813, are lightweight, compact, and easy to use worldwide. With removable batteries, these alarms are safe to take on planes and simple to set up in any accommodation to keep you protected when away from home.
If your alarm sounds, seek medical advice immediately and contact your holiday provider or accommodation help desk
Pack safe and protect your friends and family with a FireAngel CO alarm for a worry-free holiday!
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