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•The IFP• Halton Hills, Thursday, N ovem ber 14, 2013 15 3. Beat The Silent Killer Have a certified fuel technician inspect and maintain your gas or oil furnace equipment annually. Visit COSafety.ca to find a registered fuel contractor near you. Check that outside furnace vents are not blocked. Install a CO alarm (on every floor level). Never use a fuel-burning appliance or device in an enclosed space. 1. Carbon Monoxide (often referred to as CO) It is produced by common household appliances that burn fuel such as natural gas, oil, propane, kerosene, wood, or charcoal. These appliances include: • Furnaces • Fuel-burning space heaters • Barbecue grills • Cooking ranges • Natural gas water heaters • Fireplaces • Portable generators • Wood-burning stoves 2. Working Together You and fuel safety experts are critical to reducing CO safety risk in your home. If appliances are not kept in good working order or if they're used in closed or confined spaces, then carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous levels. Carbon Monoxide THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD REMEMBER COSafety.ca TAKE ACTION