A Birmingham family was saved from carbon monoxide poisoning thanks to a routine inspection after they felt sick for days.
The family of four lived in Birmingham. They felt sick for days, and headaches bothered them too. A council worker found them just in time; they were being poisoned by gas.
The family thanked the inspector greatly. He likely saved all their lives. The inspector found the mom and kids, who felt very unwell that day.
The carbon monoxide alarm sounded loud. Ambulances rushed them to the hospital, where they stayed overnight to recover. Carbon monoxide has no smell or color, and it’s called ‘the silent killer’ now.
The gas can be deadly, sadly. The family thought illness caused it, but it was carbon monoxide poisoning. It could have killed them all.
The mom said they felt shocked. The headaches and vomiting were bad, but her son felt mildly sick only because he worked away from home then.
She said it was scary because they could have all died there. Her daughter felt very confused too,; they didn’t know what to do.
A new boiler got installed then. The alarm beeped when on, indicating carbon monoxide. They did know what it meant then.
The family moved to a safer place. The ventilation issues were fixed. Her daughter felt thankful to the officer because she knew he saved their lives.
The council said the inspections are routine. The worker found the family sick, and the alarm showed dangerous gas levels. Carbon monoxide poses a big health risk.
You can’t see, smell or taste it, which makes the danger hard to detect. Know the symptoms of poisoning, which include headaches and nausea. Dizziness and breathlessness can occur, and people may lose consciousness often.
Have alarms in your home now, and test them for proper function. Get appliances installed correctly by a Gas Safe engineer, who should service it yearly too.
Flues need cleaning annually, and chimneys also need to be swept. This prevents deadly blockages. The officer called for help fast, and three ambulances rushed over there.
The family stayed in the hospital because staying home would have been lethal. Carbon monoxide poses risks to tenants, and landlords should check properties often.
Homes with gas need alarms, and landlords must check gas boilers. Experts from ‘Gas Safe’ do this. The council worker acted fast; their actions saved that family.
The symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness and breathlessness. Collapse or losing consciousness happens. Symptoms only happen at home, vanishing when you leave and returning upon coming back.
Winter can be a risky time because heating systems run often then. Other people also feel sick, and your pets may show symptoms now.