Co macht KO

CO macht K.O. is an educational safety initiative dedicated to raising awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning and helping people protect themselves. Its website explains that carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that can cause serious illness, lasting health effects or death. It describes how the gas affects the body, outlines symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea and confusion, and identifies common sources, including faulty or poorly maintained heating systems, blocked chimneys, fireplaces, grills and vehicle exhaust.

The initiative provides practical prevention guidance, encouraging regular maintenance of heating appliances and chimneys, safe use of household equipment, and installation of approved carbon monoxide alarms. It also offers clear emergency instructions: leave the building, call emergency services and stay outside until help arrives. Through informational content, specialist resources, downloadable materials and press information, CO macht K.O. supports public understanding of carbon monoxide risks and safer responses. Its campaign identity references the canary once carried by miners as an early warning of dangerous gas, connecting a historical symbol with modern prevention advice.