Carbon monoxide insidiousness!

Carbon monoxide is an insidious poisoner. It imperceptibly and very quickly affects the human body, binding hemoglobin in the blood. The consequences of carbon monoxide poisoning are serious diseases of the nervous system and respiratory organs. And untimely assistance to victims can become their death.

To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be extremely careful when operating furnace equipment, observe fire safety requirements.

Before the start of the heating season, every homeowner needs to check the stove heating. It should be repaired and whitewashed with lime or clay mortar so that black cracks from the smoke passing through them can be seen. Since with a weak draft in the chimney and without air supply, there is a chemical underburning of the fuel, and as a result of the formation and accumulation of carbon monoxide.

Do not close the stove damper if the fire or coals in them are not completely extinguished. The operation of the fireplace or stove should be completed 2 hours before bedtime.

It is imperative to inspect the chimney heads at least once a month in winter in order to prevent freezing and blockage of chimneys. Engage a chimney sweep at least once every three months to clean the chimneys from soot.

Usually it is not dangerous if the stove or fireplace is properly operated and maintained in working order, i.e. produced carbon monoxide.

Remember! Dear residents and guests of the East Kazakhstan region, compliance with fire safety requirements will allow you to become a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning and reduce the risk of a threat to your life.

OShS of Kurchum district