Saturday, October 6, 2012

Carbon Monoxide News October 6, 2012 - updated frequently

“Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing-the result.” Vince Lombardi (1913-1970, bio link)

CO News links
Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases as temperatures drop
WKYT
More than 400 Americans die every year from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning and more than 4000 Americans are hospitalized. If you have any signs of carbon monoxide poisoning you need to get to the emergency room. The treatment for it would ...

Elkin mom improves after carbon monoxide poisoning
My Fox 8
SURRY COUNTY, NC — An Elkin woman is expected to leave Duke Medical Center this weekend after recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning that killed her two children Wednesday. On Friday, stuffed animals, cards, and flowers covered the front porch ...

Crank the heat with caution
Kearney Hub
“To ensure there isn't any kind of carbon monoxide leak, furnaces should be inspected by a professional annually,” said Ken Tracy, administrator of the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are ...

· 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