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As parents, we only want what's best for our children – and we can't protect them from everything. But when we send our children to school, in someone else's care, we expect that their life and health are being protected. It's time for you to be the most informed person in the room, so that you can have stronger, transparent conversations with the properties your children are going to be cared for in. 

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW FIRST

Parents should have a basic understanding of carbon monoxide (CO), and how it can impact their child or loved one in a school. We recommend starting at the links below before downloading the guide.

1. Learning the five fast facts and why CO is so dangerous

2. Familiarizing yourself with the common sources of CO in schools

3. Understanding the types of school campuses (and how CO can impact each)

4. Scrolling through an overview of school CO incidents and what's causing them

DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY

Do not assume your school space is protected in a way that makes sense for its size and risk, many buildings are meeting the minimum standards for health and life safety, not the common sense protections. Keep in mind that while staff are educated on evacuation plans for emergencies, they may not be educated on carbon monoxide to the extent they should be, or understand that the will be making choices regarding the safety of themselves and others while impaired by toxic fumes. 

 

CO Safe Schools has created a downloadable guide you can use to have transparent conversation with your childcare,

recreational or educational providers – and help keep everyone protected from carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.

The Parent's Guide to Carbon Monoxide Risk in Schools and Daycares

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