by Alfred Poppins | Dec 23, 2013 | News
Knowing why it is important to clean the chimney is the right way to prevent such accident and chimney fires. The main reason why there is a chimney fire is because of the build-up of the creosote in the inner walls of the chimneys. When the smoke rises to the...
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 13, 2013 | News
Inquest hears of importance of carbon monoxide monitors Father and children died after crisp wrapper blocked chimney Householders were yesterday urged to install carbon monoxide monitors after an inquest heard the “silent killer” claimed the lives of a father and two...
by Alfred Poppins | Feb 26, 2013 | News
Carbon Monoxide poisoning There are approximately 400 admissions to hospital with Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning in England each year and around 40-50 deaths. CO exposure can lead to anoxic brain injury and this section explains what CO poisoning is, its symptoms,...
by Alfred Poppins | Oct 27, 2012 | News
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning A headache is the most common symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning. Other common symptoms include dizziness and nausea (feeling sick) vomiting (being sick) tiredness and confusion stomach pain shortness of breath and difficulty...
by Alfred Poppins | Oct 25, 2012 | News
Hello and welcome to Alfred Poppins Chimney Sweeping! Now that the Autumn and Winter is upon us it’s time to start thinking about lighting the fire… Before you do so have you made sure it is safe and use? Chimneys need sweeping annualy to ensure they are...
