Cold wave approaching, prevent carbon monoxide poisoning !

The temperature has plummeted sharply, and the use of various heating equipment has also increased. However, every winter, it also enters a period of high incidence and high incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning accidents!

Carbon monoxide is a highly toxic gas that is colorless, odorless, non irritating, and lighter than air. When the concentration of carbon monoxide in the air reaches a certain level, it can cause poisoning, leading to coma and endangering life safety.

1. Pay attention to ventilation
When using heating equipment such as coal stoves and charcoal fires indoors, the coal should be burned out and not covered.
Doors and windows should have certain gaps reserved to avoid the accumulation of carbon monoxide.
Doors and windows should be regularly ventilated to maintain fresh indoor air.

2. Choose the right stove
Coal stoves used for heating should be equipped with chimneys to maintain a tight and well ventilated chimney structure and prevent smoke leakage and backflow.
The chimney protruding from the window should be equipped with a windproof cap, and the opening should be lower than the eaves.

3. Regular inspection
Regularly inspect the stove, maintain and clean the chimney and air hopper, and seal the chimney interface with rubber strips to prevent air leakage.Coal stoves without chimneys should not be placed indoors.

4. Stay away from the bedroom
Heating equipment such as coal stoves and charcoal fires should be kept away from flammable, explosive, and volatile toxic substances, and should not be placed directly in the bedroom.

5. Careful selection
In weather conditions such as low pressure, high relative humidity, rain, snow, and hail, it is advisable not to use heating equipment such as coal stoves and charcoal fires. When eating hot pot at home, it is best not to use coal or charcoal hot pot.

6. Install carbon leak monoxide alarm
It is best for units or households using coal stoves to install carbon leak monoxide alarms and regularly inspect and maintain them to ensure their normal operation.

Once poisoning occurs:
Quickly escaping from the toxic environment and transferring to fresh air with good ventilation benefits.
Unbutton the victim's collar and belt, keep their respiratory tract unobstructed, lie on their side, and prevent choking due to vomiting. At the same time, attention should be paid to keeping warm to prevent complications from occurring. Call 120 as soon as possible and send to the hospital for rescue.