Sunday, October 20, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News October 20, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“Most people do not pray; they only beg.”
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950, bio link)

CO and Air Quality News Links
Race Fan Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
WAFF

A race fan is dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Talladega Deputy Coroner Larry Fields tells FOX6 News reporter Vanessa Araiza that the person who died…

6 Hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning in Detroit
MyFox Detroit

DFD confirming to FOX 2 News it was in fact carbon monoxide that made everyone sick, but the source was not released. At least three of the victims were take ...

Wal-Mart evacuated for two hours
Staunton News Leader

Brian Butler of the Staunton Fire Department said a moderate level of carbon monoxide was detected inside the store. He said firefighters suspect the odor might ...

Fedeli says CO Detector bill offers timely reminder
Bay Today

Ontario, Canada - “As we turn on furnaces and fireplaces, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning tragedies increases,” said Fedeli. “Carbon monoxide is odourless, colourless, and…

Journal to give away carbon monoxide detectors on Make a ...
Stevenspointjournal

STEVENS POINT — As fall changes to winter and furnaces start to kick on in homes in the area, a silent threat — carbon monoxide poisoning — can emerge…

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 packageand 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

Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.

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


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

Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning Carbonmonoxidekills.com

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

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

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