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  1. Safety at home: Preventing Falls
  2. Safety at home: Fire Safety
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  4. You are here: Safety at home: Accidental gas poisoning
  5. Other ways to keep yourself safe at home

Safety at home: Accidental gas poisoning

In an Emergency

If you think you smell gas, call the National Gas Emergency Service 24 hours-a-day on 0800 111 999.

The Gas Safe Register provide tips on all aspects of gas safety at home.

Find out more about gas safety in the home

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas which can be emitted from gas heating appliances. It is invisible and does not smell. Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector.

The NHS has guidance on how to spot the signs of and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Find out more about carbon monoxide poisoning

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