Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Carbon Monoxide News October 17, 2012 - posts updated frequently - Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.” Michael Jordan (1963, bio link)

CO News links
Atlanta Bread Company workers overcome by carbon monoxide
MyFox Atlanta
Smyrna firefighters say there was a malfunction with the warehouse's production equipment and ventilation system. The malfunction released carbon monoxide, making the workers sick. Six people were taken to the hospital but are expected to be ok.

Sears at Newport Centre mall is being evacuated
The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
Jersey City Fire Director Armando Roman aid that during a routine fire inspection, the inspector's portable carbon monoxide detector started going off just as the inspector walked into the store. "Any reading over 35 parts per million is dangerous ...

Get your home heaters ready for winter
Tulsa World
Tulsa Fire Department officials say people should have their heating systems checked before firing them up for the winter season, not only to protect against fires caused by buildup and debris, but to make sure the home is protected from carbon ...

CO bill dies with McGuinty resignation
London Free Press
Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman's private member's bill – the Hawkins-Gignac Act – requiring all Ontario homes to have functioning carbon monoxide detectors is one of many bills that will not pass because of McGuinty's decision to step down Monday ...

Sharon Fire Log: Chimney Fire on Tory Treasure Ln.
Patch.com
1:13 a.m. - A carbon monoxide incident occured at 190 Norwood Street. The situation was investigated. 8:14 a.m. - A carbon monoxide incident occured at 10 West Ridge Drive. Hazmat detection, monitoring and sampling. 10:13 p.m. - A building fire at 6 ...

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