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How does CO become a hazard?
Carbon monoxide becomes a hazard when it is being produced in enough concentrations to hurt someone and when there is an opening in a combustion system where it can get out to where it can be breathed in. In many systems, CO production can be controlled from the time of inauguration to the end of its’ life through service diligence.
Systems like cars, trucks, forklifts, motor boats, snowmobiles, jet skis, race cars, monster trucks, airplanes and all systems that use gasoline, propane, diesel or similar fuel, usually also have open exhaust systems where the potential for immediate combustion gas exposures are greater. That headache may have been triggered by a blast of CO from some every day, fun or work activity involving exposure to combustion gas containing harmful levels of carbon monoxide. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Environmental news affirms regulation
County posts greatest reduction of carbon monoxide in Indiana
The Republic
According to an Indiana Department of Environmental Management study released in May, carbon monoxide emissions in Bartholomew County decreased about 92 percent between 1980 and 2009, a greater reduction than any other county in Indiana.
Improper use and locations of generators causing problems during massive power outages.
Residents sickened, fire started by improper use of generators
Washington Post
Department spokesman Mark Brady says about 9 a.m. Sunday, firefighters went to a home and removed a family a five that were sickened by carbon monoxide fumes from a generator placed too close to a fireplace vent on the house's exterior wall. The five ...
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
· Carbon Monoxide Survivor A website made by poisoning survivors that brings a view that can only come from those that know what it is like to have been poisoned - as well as live with the long term impact.
· Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-five U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
Alaska | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan | Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Rhode Island | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia
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The following companies are acknowledged for their continued support of carbon monoxide safety education and this daily news blog. They may just have what you are looking for.
Fieldpiece
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
CO Experts
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
