Carbon monoxide safety awareness survey (maintenance engineers)

Results updated 7 Mar 2024

The survey has now closed.

Thank you to those who provided input into the carbon monoxide safety awareness survey (maintenance engineers) survey.

We asked

We sought industry feedback via an online survey about the prevalence of carbon monoxide detector use and knowledge among maintenance engineers during routine maintenance checks.  

You said

We received 46 responses to the survey.

Summary of the results:

• 58% stated they, or their maintenance organisation, have documented steps in place for checking for carbon monoxide leaks.
• 15% reported they check for CO leaks every time they remove or install parts that form an engine firewall, while 33% say they never check for CO leak points during this process.
• Of the those who use a CO detector, 57% use the stick-on (passive) variety as the only means of checking for potential leaks, and 32% use electronic (active) detectors before signing off on a maintenance report.

Next steps

Over the coming months, we will roll out a suite of safety education materials that aim to encourage uptake of electronic (active) carbon monoxide detectors during maintenance checks, as well as raising general awareness of the impacts to human health from CO exposure.

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