Be Wise or You Could Spell Your Own Demise It’s because of CARBON MONOXIDE By Grant Burns
Hearing about the carbon monoxide poisoning tragedy at Raglan, an exWintec engineering student, Garston Smith felt he should share his own terrifying ordeal, which claimed his friends life – and, nearly, his own. In a typical student flat, Garston’s friend, Andre, took his portable gas cooker into his room, feel asleep, and never woke up. Two days later, as the room was being cleaned out, Garston took the gas cooker into his own flat. While the barbeque was still burning in the lounge, Garston went to his room and fell asleep, “I didn’t know how Andre had died, so I wasn’t cautious about turning off the barbeque.”
not to get themselves into this situation because the outcome can be fatal.” Hamilton Senior Fire Safety Officer, David Jenkins, spoke to Nexus about what carbon monoxide is, how it affects you, and what you can do to prevent it from happening to you. “Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless gas which makes you drowsy, causes migraines, and puts you to sleep. If you fall asleep in a room full of carbon monoxide the chances of you waking up are very slim,” he said. “You should never under any circumstance bring or have a barbeque
When Garston awoke the next morning he had all the symptoms of monoxide poisoning. “My head felt like it was going to explode, my vision was blurry. I could still think but I knew something was definitely wrong.”
within your flat, tent, car, or any confined space.”
Garston said he was lucky that he hadn’t left the barbeque in his room, or he would have died like his friend. “I just want people and students to know how easy it is for this to happen. Students need to be careful
• Never use or cook on a barbeque inside. • Always turn off the gas bottle and barbeque after using it. • If you feel light-headed or drowsy after being around a barbeque, get some fresh air and a glass of water. • Never drink and fry.
The University branch of Citizens Advice Bureau can give you information about this or other hassles you might have. They have heaps of pamphlets and a huge database to help answer anyone’s questions. Visit them at the Cowshed from 1pm – 3pm daily during semesters or phone 8384466 extn 6622 or 0800FORCAB. By the way the retailer has the option to repair, refund or replace the bed. It Maude wants a different bed, she will have to talk to the retailer.
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Maude bought a bed 3 months age. The springs were faulty and when she returned to the retailer they said they would repair or replace it. Maude thought she could get a refund.
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Some cautionary tips to prevent this from happening to you or a friend are:
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