Monday, October 22, 2012

Carbon Monoxide News October 22, 2012 - posts updated frequently - Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day

“I hope it is true that a man can die and yet not only live in others but give them life, and not only life, but that great consciousness of life.”
Jack Kerouac (1922-1969, bio link)

CO News links
FAMILY'S VIDEO WARNING AFTER DAUGHTER DIES OF CARBON ...
Express.co.uk
THE family of a former Daily Express reporter who died from carbon monoxide poisoning has made a short film to warn the public about the “silent killer” that took her life. Katie Haines had been married for just two months when her life was cut ...

Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning At Downtown Jail
KLKN
Rescue workers have been sent have been sent to the Lancaster County Jail in downtown Lincoln on reports that several people may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. The building is part of the city county government complex on 10th street.

Make a Difference Day smoke detector giveaway set for Wausau area
Wausau Daily Herald
The Wausau Daily Herald aims to keep local residents safe in their homes during the upcoming winter heating season by giving away hundreds of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at a special event Saturday. The combined effort is all part of Make A ...

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 ...

Aviators – note:
(PDF) Federal Aviation Administration warning; Carbon Monoxide: a Deadly Menace

Carbon Dioxide earth atmospheric update levels;
Current Data for Atmospheric CO2

· 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