Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Living with the Hazard Called Carbon Monoxide

By Sharlene Wade


Keeping our abodes free from all threats and danger should always be our main consideration. This is, however, not an easy task at all, especially in light of the fact that there are dangers lurking which can not be seen by the naked eye. This is especially true for the dangers brought by carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide, by technical definition, is simply an atom of carbon that has combined with an atom of oxygen. It is very dangerous because aside from the fact that it cannot be seen, it is for the most part also odorless. Under normal circumstances, its identification is very difficult. And when it enters into your system, it is possible to suffer from nausea, dizziness, headaches, organ and brain damage, flu-like symptoms. Moreover, it can cause death.

There have been many listed incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some suffer fatal damage because of faulty heaters, gas leaks and automobiles with motors left running. This is tragic because these incidents may actually be prevented.

In this regard, it must be pointed out that we must do our part and make an effort to be more knowledgeable on the matter. The information that we will be able to gather will help us in avoiding having complaints on account of this hazardous gas. Moreover, we would not be susceptible to the scams of people who claim that they have the solution for this particular issue.

Also, with sufficient research, available measures can be discovered. Included in these measures is the installation of carbon monoxide demodulator. This has the effect of lessening the carbon monoxide in the area. Other measures, sophisticated and simple, can also be found. For the complex ones, there are instruments which not only identify the presence of carbon monoxide but also measure its content in the specified area. For the simple ones, there are gadgets that have gelatinous like properties. These gelatinous substances change colors when they have identified the presence of carbon monoxide.

We can also use a pillow pad, which vibrates when it registers that there is gas leak. Obviously, this is extremely helpful and provides us with the peace of mind, because we rely on the idea that in case of such leaks, we will be awakened in time to do something about it whether to leave the house or call for help.

We can also rely on professionals to take regular check up of our appliances to make sure that they are in good running condition and that no leaks are present. Regularity is the key because it helps in the maintenance of our appliances, and in effect, our well being. These professionals can also help us in identifying which appliances must be let go and which appliances can be repaired.

Evidently, while carbon monoxide is something that we have to be wary of, there are a lot of things that one can do in order to prevent their harmful effects. Having the proper knowledge by studying the same as well as relying on professionals would help in addressing complaints and avoiding scams perpetrated by other people.




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