Thursday, January 17, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News January 17, 2013 - posts updated frequently - Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day

Link to: CO alarm standards – know when you are protected

“As the eagle was killed by the arrow winged with his own feather, so the hand of the world is wounded by its own skill.” 
Helen Keller (1880-1963, bio link)

Note this distraction from carbon monoxide poisoning:
Bald Eagle Camera Alcoa Bald Eagle Camera, Davenport, Iowa.

A friend of mine notified me that the pair of bald eagles has returned to their nest along the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. The Alcoa Company has their web cam up and running and viewing of the nest is possible during daylight hours, Central Standard Time, US. I looked for the first time this past Tuesday and the nest was being rebuilt and tended to by the pair. The Alcoa Eagle website gives a good history of the pair and the company’s involvement with them. If you haven’t viewed this site through the hatching and growth of the eaglets, I think you may find it to be quite a live sight to see when you may have those periodic spare moments. This link will be posted on this site for those people who may wish to capture the link and watch the cycle of life of this nesting pair.

What does this have to do with carbon monoxide safety?
It is just a live web cam, perhaps a distraction from the headlines of death and injury. Please become aware of the air you breathe. Measurement is education. Measure your air accurately when measuring carbon monoxide.
Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

CO News Links
Watsonville Man Using Charcoal BBQ For Heat Dies Of Carbon Monoxide ...
CBS Local

WATSONVILLE (CBS SF) — A 21-year-old man was found dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from indoor use of a charcoal-burning barbecue grill late Wednesday night in Watsonville, according to police. Police officers, fire crews and ...

NEW; Second posting today
Emergency crews are on the scene of a possible carbon monoxide leak in ...
WZTV
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- New information about a carbon monoxide leak at a company in MetroCenter in North Nashville. Employees were evacuated from the Cross Cultural Solutions building on Vantage Way. Fire officials tell us 23 employees were taken to Baptist and Centennial hospitals and Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Scottsdale mother, daughter treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
AZFamily

Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources ...

High carbon monoxide level at Upper Leacock Township home
Lancaster Newspapers
A married couple was treated by emergency medical personnel after a carbon monoxide incident Thursday morning in Upper Leacock Township, a fire official said. Crews responded for a medical emergency call at 17 E. Eby Road shortly before 6 a.m. and ... A faulty propane gas refrigerator caused the high CO level…… Firefighters shut off its fuel source and ventilated the home.

Follow up with more details regarding CO poisoning at school  
Carbon monoxide leak at Drexel alarms parents
Shreveport Times

Drexel Preparatory Academy officials thought they had gone the extra mile when they bought portable carbon monoxide detectors. But the devices didn’t detect the presence of poisonous gas on Monday….

Lifeline for carbon monoxide charity
Liverpool Echo

Carbon Monoxide Awareness, in Runcorn, was set to close on December 31 unless the group gained some emergency funding which will keep them running for another month. PlusDane, a Cheshire housing association, donated £200 last month which has ...

Raising Awareness
Southport fire engine to carry new carbon monoxide warning as force steps up ...
Southport Visiter

CARBON monoxide warnings will be displayed on one of Southport's fire engines as Merseyside Fire and Rescue attempt to raise awareness of the “silent killer”. The engine will be one of just six on Merseyside to carry the imagery, which includes the ...

Who is responsible for the air you breathe?
Take control inside your homes.

The lowest U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 carbon monoxide alarm test point is:
70 PPM to 149 PPM – re
sist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions.


Increased education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Minnesota Department of Commerce

SAINT PAUL, MN – Each year about 50,000 people visit emergency rooms in the United States for CO poisoning, and more than 500 die each year from this silent, odorless, colorless gas. As part of Winter Hazard Awareness Week (November 5-9), the Minnesota Department of Commerce warns Minnesotans of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to take steps to avoid this “silent killer.”

Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning
Carbonmonoxidekills.com

Carbon Monoxide Information Website ... Carbon Monoxide Useful Links · Contact ... Get the Top ten carbon monoxide safety tips sent to your inbox:

Carbon monoxide toxicity
Emergency Medicine Ireland
- By Andy Neill

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

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

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Heart rescue video using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

· 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.

American Red Cross - disaster relief

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 CO-Experts Model 2014 Brochure
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International