It is important to be aware of the dangers of CO poisoning.

The following can help to prevent leakage of CO gas:

Keep appliances in good working order, and use them safely.

Do not use gas ranges or ovens for heating.

Make sure all rooms are well ventilated and that vents are not blocked. Be especially careful in well-insulated environments.

Ensure chimneys and flues are clear of obstruction and providing adequate ventilation.

Be careful when using gas-powered tools and equipment inside rooms.

Wear a mask when using products that contain methylene chloride.

Do not leave a gasoline-powered motor — such as a motorbike, car, or lawn mower — running in a garage.

Do not use charcoal on an indoor barbecue.

Service the exhaust pipe in a motor vehicle every year.

If the tailgate of a vehicle is open and the engine is running, open the doors and windows too.

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Carbon monoxide pollution can be controlled in the following ways:

• By switching over from internal combustion engines to electrically powered cars. Many pollution control devices are now installed in cars. Most of these devices help reduce pollution by burning gasoline completely. Complete combustion of gasoline produces only carbon dioxide and water vapour.

[tex]2C_8 H_{18} +5O_2 → 16 CO_2 + 18 H_2O [/tex]

• Natural gas in both compressed (CNG) and liquefied forms (LNG) is now increasingly being used as fuel. Alcohols are other feasible substitutes.
• By using catalytic convertors: Nitrogen oxide is reduced to nitrogen and oxygen in the presence of finely divided platinum or palladium as a catalyst.

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