“Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”
John Donne (1572-1631, bio link)
Unfortunate death sounds the loudest alarm
Carbon monoxide is the 'silent killer'
Bent County Democrat
Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide were the apparent cause of death for one individual Sunday in an apartment complex in Colorado Springs, an incident which also left another person in critical condition and sparked statewide concerns over the ...
Wood burners; where there is smoke, there is CO.
Where there isn’t smoke, there might be CO.
Avoiding Creosote Buildup
Grit Magazine
Even with today's high-efficiency wood burning appliances, creosote buildup in the chimney is still an issue — in fact it may be even more of a problem because so much heat is extracted from the fuel's combustion that creosote deposits can form on the ...
Combustion, always playing (experimenting) with fire
Marshall Center lighting the match to learning more about fires in space
Phys.Org
During a combustion demonstration test, a sample material is set on fire for 30 seconds in a large chamber, filled with varying pressure levels of nitrogen and oxygen. Data, including the maximum oxygen concentration at which a propagating flame will ...
It’s not magic, it’s combustion
Fire warning on haystacks
This is South Wales
THE Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is urging farmers to monitor the temperature of their haystacks and keep in mind the dangers of spontaneous combustion. Hay bale overheating can occur for a number of reasons, but the main cause is often ...
United Kingdom
National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week to launch in November
H&V News
Carbon Monoxide Awareness, a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, will be hosting the seventh National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. The charity actively supports the victims of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and also raises awareness of ...
· Heart Rescue Now This link takes you to a very short video that is a practical demonstration on the proper usage of an AED. This video is tastefully done & demonstrates the step-by-step way one might be able to save a life.
· 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; don't leave anyone behind.
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
Google Maps to reference the locations referenced in these Internet headlines.
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 Instruments
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
CO Experts
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
