ELDERLY people in Liverpool have been warned to guard against the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty gas appliances.
More than 50 people in the UK die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and 200 are seriously injured every year.
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that has no taste, smell or colour and is often referred to as the “silent killer”.
The group is urging people to be extra vigilant and ensure they are protected against the possible threat of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Tell-tale signs of carbon monoxide include staining, soot or discolouration on gas appliances.
Symptoms of mild poisoning include nausea, muscle/headaches, light-headedness and flu-like effects; larger exposures can lead to significant toxicity of the central nervous system and death.