![]() ‘‘The tenant should be provided with a background history of when the appliance was last serviced, when the next service is to occur as well as information about fuel-burning appliance safety and carbon monoxide.’’ ‘‘The landlord is solely responsible of the servicing of all appliances within the property. ‘‘The landlord has a duty of care to ensure the property is safe from preventable hazards,’’ Ms Robinson said. Since its inception, the foundation’s main message has remained the same: ‘‘Everyone deserves the right to a safe home environment.’’ ![]() ‘‘To see what occurred to my family swept under the carpet until another incident like it occurred was unimaginable I was not going to let it happen,’’ she said. Vanessa Robinson and her sons Chase, 8, and Tyler, 6, were living in a rental property the night they were affected by carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.įollowing the deaths of her boys, Ms Robinson established the Chase and Tyler Foundation to raise awareness of CO poisoning and fuel-burning appliance safety across Australia. I also have reduced cognitive function, which is related to my memory,’’ she said.Ĭarbon Monoxide Awareness Week is May 1 to 7. ‘‘I have permanent nerve-damage injuries to my entire left arm my left hand has reduced functionality and I have reduced shoulder movement due to my shoulder injury. Ms Robinson’s life was ripped apart that tragic day she lost her boys, and her own illnesses and injuries stay with her. ‘‘ESV is aware of cases where doctors have misdiagnosed CO poisoning as common winter illnesses.’’įor Ms Robinson, the effects of her poisoning are life-long. ‘‘If you are suffering from headaches and nausea while in the house but the symptoms clear when you go outside, carbon monoxide could be a factor. ‘‘The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu,’’ Mr Fearon said. However, of continuing concern to Energy Safe Victoria is the fact many Victorians may be suffering chronic illness due to low levels of CO poisoning and not realise it is their heater making them sick. ‘‘Prior to 2010, Victoria was averaging one death a year,’’ Mr Fearon said. ![]() Her efforts seem to be working throughout the state, with no deaths due to a flued gas heater since the deaths of Chase and Tyler. ‘‘When you phone to book a gasfitter, check that they have a carbon monoxide analyser so they can adequately test for CO.’’įollowing the accident in 2010, Ms Robinson established the Chase and Tyler Foundation to raise awareness of CO poisoning and the importance of servicing heaters. ‘‘You should always use a licensed gasfitter to service your heater and to get it checked for carbon monoxide spillage,’’ he said. Victorian Energy Safety director Paul Fearon said it was vital Victorians serviced their gas heaters, including central heating units, every two years. ‘‘If I knew of the risks, life would be very different than what it is today.’’ ‘‘I had no knowledge prior to the accident of carbon monoxide poisoning, nor the fact that gas and fuel-burning appliances required regular maintenance to prevent death or injury,’’ Ms Robinson said. The boys’ mum, Vanessa, was also seriously affected by the poisoning. In 2010 the community was rocked by the tragic deaths of Chase Robinson, 8, and his brother Tyler, 6, from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning caused by an unserviced gas heater in their rented Mooroopna home. ![]() Greater Shepparton is no stranger to the dangers of faulty heaters. Published Shepparton News: by TAYLAH BURROWS MALife has never been the same for Vanessa Robinson after her two sons, Chase and Tyler, died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by an unserviced gas heater.Īs the temperature begins to drop and the cooler weather sets in, community members are reminded to ensure their heaters are working properly.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |