The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is sponsoring a nationwide carbon monoxide (CO) safety poster contest to help raise awareness about the dangers of CO in the home. Possible topics for posters include: recognizing CO exposure and CO exposure symptoms; the inability to see or smell CO; steps to protect against CO poisoning; and installation and testing of a CO alarm. Additional information about the dangers of CO can be found at http://www.cpsc.gov/info/CO.
This contest is open to all middle school age children in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Carbon monoxide is called the "Invisible Killer." Why? Because you can't see or smell it and it can kill its victims quickly. Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm in your home?
How Deadly CO Gets Into a Home:
- Running a portable generator in an enclosed space, basement or living area
- Running a car in an attached garage
- Poorly operating fuel-burning appliances or faulty ventilation
- Burning charcoal inside your home