Friday, June 28, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News June 28, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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How will North Carolina fight a 'silent killer?'
Watauga Democrat

Now, in the wake of these tragic and preventable deaths, movement is afoot to put carbon monoxide detectors in North Carolina hotels. But some experts are not convinced that standard detectors are enough to protect society's most vulnerable from injuries.

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority responds to carbon monoxide call
ReporterHerald.com

LOVELAND -- About a week after receiving a carbon monoxide alarm through the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority's grant-funded distribution program, a family evacuated their home on Wednesday after the alarm registered dangerous levels in the house.

Electrical Fire Forces Evacuation of Several Biglaw Offices
Above the Law

Firefighters reported heavy smoke when they arrived and high levels of carbon monoxide. It was initially believed that a transformer exploded. But sources tell PIX11 that 5 transformers feed pieces of electrical equipment in the building and that one ...
Mapping Carbon Monoxide in the home
       Liverpool John Moores University

The Gas Safety Trust (GST) has awarded a grant to LJMU's Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute to complete Phase 3 of the Carbon Monoxide National Monitoring Study. The 12 month research project is part of an ...

Corps of Engineers encourages water safety
Daily Sentinel

Boaters or those swimming near boats should be aware that carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible, and silent killer. Carbon monoxide can accumulate anywhere in or around your boat regardless of what type of boat you have. It is heavier than air and ...

300 babies die every year because the mum smoked while pregnant, report ...
Mirror.co.uk

The revelation has prompted experts to call for a national carbon monoxide screening programme for mums-to-be. The report, which has been sent to health ministers, was compiled by a coalition of charities and campaigners. They also say smoking during ...

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

-Link to: CO alarm standards
The lowest U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 carbon monoxide alarm test point is:
- 70 PPM to 149 PPM – resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours

Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions. Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be before 70 PPM. It is for pregnant women, infants & children, the elderly and all people of vulnerable health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety



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:

· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.

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-seven U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
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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

Note this distraction from carbon monoxide poisoning:
Bald Eagle Camera Alcoa Bald Eagle Camera, Davenport, Iowa.
NOTE: Another camera is in operation from a lower angle.

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
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