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14 May 2023... BBQs and outdoor heaters make carbon monoxide gas, which can kill without warning. Protect yourself and your family this winter: Leave BBQs and outdoor heaters outside.

13 May 2025... Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas. Breathing it in can make you sick or even kill you. It’s hard to know if carbon monoxide is there - you can’t see, smell or hear it. This fact sheet has information on how to keep yourself and your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning, how to know if someone is sick from carbon monoxide, and how to get help. 

01 Oct 2020... When power outages occur, usually as a result of severe weather events, people sometimes use alternative sources of fuel or electricity generation for cooking, lighting, heating, or power. Portable generators can allow some normal activities to continue, however, it is important to use them with extreme caution. Carbon monoxide is invisible, and you cannot smell it. If it builds up in a home, garage or caravan, it can cause sudden illness, loss of consciousness and death. Protect yourself and your family from injury or death by following these safety tips.