Main Causes of Poisoning Accidents.
Proper maintenance of potentially risky appliances and general alertness considerably minimize the risk of CO poisoning. Here are the most common accidents connected to this issue:
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- Poor evacuation of combustion products (blocked or poorly sized flue);
- Absence or insufficient ventilation in the room where the device is installed (caulked rooms, blocked air outlets);
- Prolonged or inappropriate use of certain devices designed exclusively for outdoor use or as a back-up (back-up heaters used continuously, generators installed inside a room);
- Lack of maintenance of the heating and hot water devices;
- Outdated appliances;
- A malfunction of the device used for combustion;
- Paint fumes: some cleaning fluids and paint removers contain methylene chloride; this substance is broken down by the body into carbon monoxide;
- Smoking shisha pipes indoors: shisha pipes burn charcoal and tobacco, which can lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide in enclosed or unventilated rooms.
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