Every year hundreds of people die from accidental exposure to carbon monoxide from faulty oil burners, gas heaters, fireplaces, and any device which has a flame. Automobiles are also a major but often overlooked source of deadly carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless gas that displaces the vital oxygen needed in our blood.
Most people don't know they're being exposed until it is too late. Have your utility company check flame operated appliances before the heating season. Have your service dealer check the exhaust system on your car for leaks and for exhaust emissions. This web site is supported in part by the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension Outreach Development Fund . McKinnon Diana Hammond University Outreach and Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.