Gas alert onsummertimefestival tents
Even without the extra risk posed by accidents caused by people being drunk many campers areliterally risking their lives.
A survey by the Gas Safety Trust has found that half the people who had been to an outdoors music festival in the past six months said they would use a barbecue inside their tent.
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Hide AdIt also found a majority thought it safe to do the same thing with a gas cooker – and almost as many were prepared to use a cooking appliance to heat the tent.
Meanwhile most campers fail to take a carbon monoxide alarm with them – ignoring the risk from CO, a highly dangerous toxic gas with no taste or smell.
Gas Safety Trust chairman Chris Bielby said: “ Over recent years we have seen an emerging trend of injury and fatalities from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by barbecues and camping equipment. “
He urges anyone going camping to take an audible carbon monoxide alarm with them and to make sure they cook in an open well ventilated area.
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Hide AdChris Bielby said: “Even a cold to the touch barbecue can be a source of carbon monoxide and should be kept out of your tent or caravan.
“Being carbon monoxide aware will keep you safe from the silent killer”.