Helium inhalation is no laughing matter.

This Community Service Announcement (CSA) aims to warn consumers of the dangers and risks involved in inhaling helium gas.

BOC has joined forces with ELGAS, the Australian New Zealand Industrial Gas Association and the Balloon Artists and Suppliers Association to produce this campaign.

Voiced by iconic Australian actor Michael Caton, the 30 second video depicts a family setting up for a children’s party. When the father intends inhaling balloon gas from a balloon for amusement, common-sense prevails when the mother intervenes to stop him.

“We’ve all seen this at one time or another, some of us may even have done it ourselves, but inhaling balloon gas is very dangerous and can be fatal,’’ Mr Caton says in the announcement.

“The helium in balloon gas acts as an asphyxiant and when you inhale it displaces the oxygen in your lungs.

“Balloon gas is safe in balloons and when you release it in a well-ventilated area and in a safe manner.

“So the next time you see some sucker about to inhale balloon gas or you think it is going to be a laugh, stop and be gas wise,’’ he says.

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