Recurring concern
Inadequate controls for carbon monoxide exposure
- Reports that mention this concern
- 9
- Times this concern has been raised
- 17
- Stated actions linked to this concern
- 7
What this concern includes
Includes failures of controls specifically intended to prevent, detect, warn about or respond to carbon monoxide exposure, including monitoring or warning devices, detection requirements, guidance on sources and movement of carbon monoxide, and hazard controls for aircraft, residential or other occupied settings.
What is not included
- Excludes generic fire, gas, ventilation, heating, aircraft-maintenance or accommodation deficiencies where carbon monoxide exposure is not the material safety hazard.
- Excludes clinical treatment or investigation after carbon monoxide poisoning has been identified when the exposure-prevention or detection control itself was adequate.
- Excludes other toxic gases, organophosphate exposure and general product or premises hazards without a carbon monoxide component.
- Excludes generic training or communication deficiencies unless they directly concern recognising, preventing or responding to carbon monoxide exposure.
Trends
Reports over time
Reports mentioning this concern, over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Reports and published responses 9 reports
See individual reports that have raised this concern, and the actions taken in response
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Concerns raised1
Failure to ensure carbon monoxide poisoning risk training reaches trainers within individual troops
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Linked response
- The Scout Association
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
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The Scout Association
Deliver regular, role-specific, year-round carbon monoxide safety communications supported by external partnership resources.
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The Scout Association
Issue a safety alert and learning notice requiring local leaders to reaffirm carbon monoxide knowledge, confirm safe practice and review displayed safety information.
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The Scout Association
Continue strengthening targeted support and interventions so leaders understand and act on carbon monoxide risks.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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The Scout Association
District or County Lead Volunteers or nominees are responsible for approving nights away and reviewing associated risk assessments, including carbon monoxide risks.
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Concerns raised1
Operation of flue-less liquified petroleum gas cabinet heaters in rooms too small to prevent carbon monoxide build-up
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Continuing risk to life from carbon monoxide at the property
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Lack of a registered landlord scheme requiring installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised2
Risk of Carbon Monoxide exposure in light aircraft from undetected exhaust or heating-system defects
Lack of mandatory carriage of Carbon Monoxide monitors or warning devices in light aircraft
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Linked response
- Civil Aviation Authority
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
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Civil Aviation Authority
Publish and maintain guidance on carbon monoxide contamination, including maintenance expectations, inspection importance and testing methods.
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Civil Aviation Authority
Consult the AOPA Maintenance Working Group, consider the merits of a carbon monoxide Safety Notice and decide whether to publish it.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
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Civil Aviation Authority
Changes to aircraft design requirements, including CO detector requirements, would need to be made by EASA.
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Civil Aviation Authority
CO detectors are not mandated because aircraft certification requirements are considered sufficient to minimise contamination risk; installation remains at pilot or owner discretion.
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Concerns raised1
Lack of routine carbon monoxide detector installation in rented residential accommodation
Linked response
- Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited
Continue monitoring the Government review of carbon monoxide alarm requirements.
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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited
Consider implementing recommendations arising from the Government review.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited
A wholesale carbon monoxide detector installation programme cannot prudently be considered until the Government review establishes detailed requirements.
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Concerns raised1
Failure to provide a prominent warning about the risk of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning from indoor use
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised2
Failure to provide carbon monoxide detectors in accommodation with individual gas appliances
Lack of common minimum gas-installation and carbon-monoxide safety standards for holiday premises
This report raised 8 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised7
Unavailability of carbon monoxide detection equipment on Fire and Rescue Service frontline appliances
Absence of a statutory Fire and Rescue Service role in carbon monoxide safety, regulation and enforcement
Lack of suitable training in the operation of carbon monoxide detection equipment
Lack of understanding and detailed guidance on the movement of carbon monoxide within buildings
Lack of a duty to warn other occupants to install carbon monoxide alarms
Lack of required audit trails of fuel-supplier carbon monoxide safety steps
Lack of required specific carbon monoxide safety information from fuel suppliers
This report raised 7 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Actions and positions describe what organisations say in published responses. Implementation is not independently verified.
Data last updated 7 September 2026