BORDERERS are reminded to recognise the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning with a fresh warning from fire chiefs.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued advice and information about the deadly dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Heating and cooking appliances fuelled by gas, coal, smokeless fuels, wood or oil can cause CO poisoning.

The advice issued by the service to residents to stay safe and be aware are; to fit a carbon monoxide detector in all room areas containing gas or paraffin heaters, ensure any gas boilers and appliances are serviced once a year by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Other advice includes; fitting carbon monoxide detector in your home, ensuring rooms with fuel burning appliances are properly ventilated, never block air bricks or vents, and finally to not block the outside grill of the flue.

Symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness, collapsing and loss of consciousness.

If you suspect carbon monoxide is present in your home, the main advice is to first turn off the gas, and switch off all appliances, then open the windows.

Next get everyone out of the house and call the emergency services or the Gas Emergency Number on 0800 111. If you are feeling unwell, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

The advice to highlight this follows the suspected carbon monoxide poisoning of a man near Peebles in November 2015, prompting the launch of a full safety investigation.

Michael Travers from Lanarkshire died at a holiday chalet on the outskirts of the town.

The Emergency services were rushed to Soonhope after a report that three occupants of a holiday chalet had taken unwell.

The 59-year-old victim’s wife, Mary, remained in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary during the week.