The “Be in the know about CO” program is a multi-year initiative lead by the BC Safety Authority (BCSA), designed to raise awareness about the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide or CO is a colourless, odorless and tasteless gas that blocks your body’s ability to absorb oxygen. It is produced when a fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, natural gas, wood or propane burns incompletely.
Learn more about Carbon Monoxide safety.
Download the BCSA CO Safety Leaflet.
Protect your Space….Protect your Place
When outside appliances like barbeques or stoves are brought into enclosed spaces or appliances like fire places, stoves and furnaces are not maintained in your home, CO can get trapped and create a toxic environment that is extremely dangerous for your health.
Learn more about:
2011 Events and Activities
BCSA is coordinating a variety of events and activities from August to November 2011 to raise awareness about CO safety.
Contact
For more information on our events/activities in your area or to book your own event contact: erin.cardona@safetyauthority.ca.
