June 2, 2011

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”  Henry Ford (1863-1947)

Kentucky Up Date
Carbon monoxide detector rules change  
Bowling Green Daily News
Beginning Wednesday, an approved carbon monoxide detector is required to be installed in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms for some new construction ...

Basement dangers and how to avoid them 
UpperMichigansSource.com
According to the Marquette County Health Department, the three most common basement problems include mold, radon and carbon monoxide. All three of which can be resolved if detected by the home owner. For radon, detection is key. All homes are at risk, ... 

Boat-engine fumes send 3 to hospital - Chicago Breaking News
chicagobreakingnews.com
Emergency crews aided four people who became overwhelmed by carbon monoxide fumes this afternoon aboard a motorboat on the Chicago River not far from the ...

Disappointment in Canada
Carbon monoxide bill blocked as legislature prorogues early
Woodstock Sentinel Review
Laurie Hawkins was killed in their Woodstock home by carbon monoxide poisoning, had received unanimous support from the legislature earlier in the session and only needed a third reading to become law. "The government had the opportunity to pass this ...

Hard Work in Canada
Project aimed at reducing fire and carbon monoxide deaths launches in North ...
EMC Kemptville
This year, 11 communities, including North Grenville, will be benefiting from the company's $100000 donation towards the combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. According to Art Pullan, executive director of the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety ...

Yacht owners warned of carbon-monoxide risk after skipper's lucky escape 
My Sailing
NSW Maritime has issued a warning to boaters about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhausts after a man almost died. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless and NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn today said only ...

Charlie Davis and Ian Froome who had Carbon Monoxide scare at their home in ...
Cornish Guardian By Ginette Davies 
THE DANGERS of a silent killer have been highlighted after four students in Falmouth were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. The fire brigade said it was "a close call" that could have been fatal for Charlie Davis, ...

Man charged over young woman's carbon monoxide death
Bath Chronicle
A gas fitter has been charged with the manslaughter of a 24-year-old Bath woman who died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty boiler. Zoe Anderson, whose father Chris was the founder of Bath publishing company Future, died at the family's home in ...

Pike River recovery faces further delays
TVNZ
The recovery operation at the Pike River Mine faces further delays, with carbon monoxide levels still too high for work to begin. While there has been a decrease in the levels of the gas this week, receiver John Fisk said it is not safe to attempt the ...