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13/12/2010
Soccer World Supports Boiler Service Call
The soccer world has turned out to help kick-off warnings of a 'silent killer' message to NI's sports community and has backed the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland's (HSENI) recently launched campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The hard-hitting campaign 'Watch Out. Carbon Monoxide Kills' is being supported by Paul Leeman, Glentoran Captain and Geoff Wilson, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Irish Football Association.
The initiative has also been backed by the families of Neil McFerran and Aaron Davidson, who tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Castlerock, in August.
"In Northern Ireland over the past 10 years, 62 people have died due to carbon monoxide poisoning arising from the use of a range of fuels including oil, gas, coal and other solid fuels," Stephanie Lowry, Deputy Chairman of HSENI explained.
"This new campaign drives home the importance of having all fossil fuel boilers and appliances properly installed and serviced annually, to ensure that carbon monoxide is not produced. I would also strongly urge householders to install an audible carbon monoxide alarm in their home as an added precaution.
"With the winter months upon us, and more people switching on their heating appliances, it is extremely important that homeowners are not complacent. By acting now and taking simple precautions lives can be saved," she said.
Geoff Wilson reinforced the message on behalf of the Irish FA: "Given the recent tragedies that have hit our local headlines recently, it is crucial that people in Northern Ireland are aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and recognise how important it is to ensure that all boiler and appliances are regularly serviced and fully operational.
"It's great that the Irish FA and Glentoran captain Paul Leeman can help to communicate the HSENI's safety message to football fans and their families throughout the province."
Stephanie Lowry continued: "The campaign represents one of the largest public awareness initiatives we have ever undertaken in Northern Ireland.
"The message is clear and simple - having boilers and appliances serviced annually can protect you and your loved ones from carbon monoxide. We would like to thank the Irish FA for their support in raising awareness of the campaign."
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas which is impossible to see, taste or smell and anyone who uses an appliance that burns a fossil fuel including gas, oil and coal as well peat and wood, is potentially at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning.
(BMcC/GK)
The hard-hitting campaign 'Watch Out. Carbon Monoxide Kills' is being supported by Paul Leeman, Glentoran Captain and Geoff Wilson, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Irish Football Association.
The initiative has also been backed by the families of Neil McFerran and Aaron Davidson, who tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Castlerock, in August.
"In Northern Ireland over the past 10 years, 62 people have died due to carbon monoxide poisoning arising from the use of a range of fuels including oil, gas, coal and other solid fuels," Stephanie Lowry, Deputy Chairman of HSENI explained.
"This new campaign drives home the importance of having all fossil fuel boilers and appliances properly installed and serviced annually, to ensure that carbon monoxide is not produced. I would also strongly urge householders to install an audible carbon monoxide alarm in their home as an added precaution.
"With the winter months upon us, and more people switching on their heating appliances, it is extremely important that homeowners are not complacent. By acting now and taking simple precautions lives can be saved," she said.
Geoff Wilson reinforced the message on behalf of the Irish FA: "Given the recent tragedies that have hit our local headlines recently, it is crucial that people in Northern Ireland are aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and recognise how important it is to ensure that all boiler and appliances are regularly serviced and fully operational.
"It's great that the Irish FA and Glentoran captain Paul Leeman can help to communicate the HSENI's safety message to football fans and their families throughout the province."
Stephanie Lowry continued: "The campaign represents one of the largest public awareness initiatives we have ever undertaken in Northern Ireland.
"The message is clear and simple - having boilers and appliances serviced annually can protect you and your loved ones from carbon monoxide. We would like to thank the Irish FA for their support in raising awareness of the campaign."
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas which is impossible to see, taste or smell and anyone who uses an appliance that burns a fossil fuel including gas, oil and coal as well peat and wood, is potentially at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning.
(BMcC/GK)
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