More ways to prevent (CO) poisonings are to:
- Avoid smoking indoors
- Keeping the door between your house and the garage closed
- Not idling vehicles in the garage, even when the garage door is open
- Never use gas-powered machines in the garage like trimmers, generators lawn/snow blowers
- Never use a barbecue or portable fuel-burning camping equipment inside or near an open window
- Maintenance of your furnace, fireplace and all fuel-burning appliances is an absolute priority. Have them checked and cleaned each year.
- Never heat your home with a gas stove.
- Never use a barbeque, charcoal, or hibachi grill in the home or an enclosed area.
- During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are clear of snow.
- Never use a gas-powered generator inside your home.
When buying CO alarms at stores or online, it is important to look for products that are certified for use in Canada. Check out Canada.ca to see the certification marks that must be met by Canadian safety standards.