Monday, July 1, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News July 1, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940, bio link)

CO and Air Quality News Links   
Man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating at Bear Lake
Deseret News

BEAR LAKE — A 22-year-old Salt Lake area man was killed by carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend while boating on Bear Lake. The Rich County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call Saturday about 7:15 p.m. from a group boating on the lake, saying ...

Dozen treated for carbon monoxide symptoms at on boat at Lake Mead
MyNews3 Las Vegas KSNV

"They had signs of carbon monoxide poisoning in their systems," said Christie Vanover, spokeswoman for the recreation area. "The call came in on Marine radio about 8:30 a.m. I understand all have been released from the hospital as of this afternoon.

Public smoking ban pays off
Springfield News-Leader

A research aide with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine did a study that compared air quality at 11 Springfield venues before and after the ordinance, which he says showed that ...

H&S Authority warns employers of carbon monoxide risks
     Gozo News

H&S Authority warns employers of carbon monoxide risks The Occupational Health and Safety Authority has said that it wishes to remind employers of their obligations to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all their employees. Employers are also ...

What to expect when you're inspecting
Daily Herald

Easy home improvements to benefit indoor air quality. Runny nose, itchy eyes and headache. These are just a few ailments suffered by homeowners with poor indoor air quality, potentially as a result…

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
These following links may be of some use to you:
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The World Clock - Time Zones
- Google Maps-
- Earthquake Map

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American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)

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Current Data for Atmospheric CO2
- Federal Aviation Administration CO warning
- Carbon monoxide toxicity-Emergency Medicine Ireland
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.

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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