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Do not mistake dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) exposure symptoms with heatstroke or a hangover this summer

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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“We know that people are looking forward to their outdoor vacation plans this summer.

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  • “We know that people are looking forward to their outdoor vacation plans this summer.
  • Schmitke continued, “With 10 incidents and seven injuries reported last year alone, CO exposure continues to be a safety concern across our province.
  • Ensure vacation rentals list a CO detector on-site and don’t be afraid to inquire if one isn’t listed.
  • Pack a portable battery-operated CO detector for camping, music festivals, boating, or visiting vacation rental properties with no CO detector on-site.

Technical Safety BC calls for greater education and awareness after two severe gas line hit incidents

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Vancouver, BC, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two investigations by Technical Safety BC into natural gas line explosions are prompting a renewed focus on education and awareness for workers and homeowners digging around exposed utilities.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two investigations by Technical Safety BC into natural gas line explosions are prompting a renewed focus on education and awareness for workers and homeowners digging around exposed utilities.
  • The investigations looked into two separate gas line incidents that occurred in Comox and Fernie in November 2021 and February 2022.
  • The similarities between these two incidents underscore the need for more education and awareness.
  • Both of Technical Safety BCs investigation reports can be found here: https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/public-safety/gas-line-safety
    Technical Safety BCis an independent, self-funded organizationthatoverseesthe safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment.

Technical Safety BC investigation finds common gas furnaces pose risk to the public

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Technical Safety BC carried out this investigation following multiple incidents in which eight people were hospitalized across BC due to carbon monoxide exposures caused by failures in a common product line of residential gas burning furnaces.

Key Points: 
  • Technical Safety BC carried out this investigation following multiple incidents in which eight people were hospitalized across BC due to carbon monoxide exposures caused by failures in a common product line of residential gas burning furnaces.
  • Technical Safety BC determined that the Carrier Gas furnaces had a common design feature that contributed to the failures, specifically, polypropylene lined secondary heat exchangers.
  • To find a licensed gas contractor to inspect your furnace visit Technical Safety BCs contractor look up tool.
  • Technical Safety BC(formerly BC Safety Authority)is an independent, self-funded organizationthatoverseesthe safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment.