Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer, The Canadian Business Journal

TORONTO, ON, November 1, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ontario’s annual Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week begins today. About 65% of all CO injuries and deaths in Ontario occur in the home, and most, if not all, are preventable. As a leading cause of unintentional poisoning, CO accidents continue to create a substantial demand for health services and an economic impact of approximately $2.6 billion annually.¹.

As Carbon Monoxide Week unfolds, safety experts from the Technical Standards and Safety Administration (TSSA) talk about preventative measures to prevent CO accidents at home.

“CO poses a serious hazard, but residents can reduce potential harm by properly installing fuel-burning appliances, having them inspected annually by a TSSA-registered contractor, and installing working CO alarms. It can be essentially eliminated,” said Sam Sadeghi, TSSA Director of Fuel Safety.

Take action. Consider it safe.

• Have all fuel-burning equipment inspected annually through the services of a TSSA-registered fuel contractor

– Use the Find A Registered Contractor Tool at cosafety.ca to find a TSSA Registered Contractor near you.

• Install a certified CO alarm in your home, test it regularly, and replace it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

TSSA continues to partner with local fire and emergency services and other safety-minded organizations to provide vital CO safety information to residents of communities throughout Ontario.

Attached is a carbon monoxide backgrounder.

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^1. Potential Loss, Potential Change – Cost of Injury in Canada 2021 Parachute Canada, Public Health Canada, BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit.

About TSSA

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is one of Ontario’s public safety regulatory agencies mandated by the Ontario government to enforce provincial safety regulations and enhance public safety. Across Ontario, TSSA regulates recreational equipment, boilers, pressure vessels, lifting equipment, fuel, operator technicians and ski lift safety. Its broad range of safety services includes public education and consumer information, certification, licensing and registration, engineering design reviews, inspections, investigations, safety management consultations, compliance support, enforcement and prosecution activities. The organization’s vision is to be a valued advocate and recognized authority in public safety.

For more information on technical standards and safety agencies, visit www.tssa.org.

• Frequently asked questions about carbon monoxide

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