Understand the risks and learn how to protect your family.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer. It can infiltrate your home through the most apparently harmless devices, like your boiler or cooker. It is impossible to see or smell, yet it is easy to protect yourself and your family from the risks.

These pages are a guide to carbon monoxide and how to recognise if it’s present in your home. Too many people die each year in the UK from carbon monoxide poisoning, and many become chronically ill. By reading the information contained here, you can stop yourself and your loved ones becoming a carbon monoxide statistic.

A few simple steps, including an annual gas safety check with a CORGI registered installer, could prevent needless deaths or illness as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.

For more information, we have produced two free downloads:

• CORGI's carbon monoxide leaflet 
• CORGI's carbon monoxide fact sheet

We also recommend that you click on one of the links below to find out more:

• What Is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas and has no colour, taste or smell.
• How do I recognise the symptoms? Recognising the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning will save your life.
• How can I spot the signs of carbon monoxide in my home? You can tell if your gas appliance is working correctly by observing...
• How often should I get my appliances safety checked? You must have your gas appliances safety-checked annually by a CORGI registered Installer.
• Do I need a carbon monoxide alarm? An audible alarm could save your life.
• Buy a carbon monoxide alarm from CORGI. For just £22.77 (including VAT) you can protect yourself and your family.
• Am I at risk on holiday? There are a number of things that you can do to keep you and your family safe while on holiday.
• Read the CORGI carbon monoxide report Find out about the geographical areas and groups of people who are most vulnerable to carbon monoxide exposure.
• True stories - Real people poisoned by carbon monoxide.

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