Danger from carbon monoxide: Young people dies in Mainz-Kostheim

Danger from carbon monoxide: Young people dies in Mainz-Kostheim

gas equipment maintenance: protection against carbon monoxide poisoning

It is a sad truth that recently became painfully clear again in Mainz-Kostheim: a 17-year-old probably died of the consequences of carbon monoxide poisoning. But how can you protect yourself from such tragic events?

important recommendations for prevention

experts agree: The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning can be drastically reduced if gas devices are regularly serviced. Michael Ehresmann, press spokesman for the Mainz fire brigade, emphasizes the importance of co-war detectors that are already available for 20-25 euros. These devices can save lives by warning early carbon monoxide concentrations.

Responsibility of specialist companies and chimney sweep

Andreas Magin, guild master of the Schornsteinfeger guild Palatinate and Rheinhessen, indicates that accidents with gas boilers and gas heaters occur, but can be avoided by regular maintenance and legally required checks. Chimney sweeps play an important role in checking exhaust gas paths and air supply. But specialist companies are also required to thoroughly check gas devices and thus to ensure security.

appeal to the public

The sad events in Mainz-Kostheim and the increasing numbers of carbon monoxide poisoning should be understood as a wake-up call. It is the responsibility of everyone to actively contribute to their own security. Regular maintenance of gas devices and the installation of CO ward detectors are simple measures that can save lives. Let us make sure that such tragic incidents can be avoided in the future.

broadcast on Monday, 8/87/2024 10:00 a.m., SWR4 in the morning, SWR4

- Nag