Carbon Monoxide News November 1, 2013 - posts updated frequently

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Regina seeing high number of carbon monoxide alarms
News Talk 980 CJME
Regina's fire department says it's concerned about how many carbon monoxide calls it has gotten this year...So far in 2013 the city's Fire and Protective Services unit has had 120 calls related to carbon monoxide (CO)... In 18 of those cases the level of CO inside the home was at what they would consider "dangerous levels." The warnings were triggered by issues with water heaters, blocked boilers, furnace vents being blocked by snow or covered during construction work, closed fireplace vents, plugged heat exchange filters, or cars left running in attached garages. In one case a jacket was placed over a chimney while the homeowner was shoveling snow off the roof…The rest of the calls, more than 100, stemmed from a low battery in the CO detector, a malfunctioning or outdated detector, or residents being unsure about whether their CO detector or their smoke alarm was going off…

Return to colder weather increases danger of carbon monoxide ...
Urbana Daily Citizen
“The spike in carbon monoxide exposure is an indication that colder temperatures are beginning to take hold,” said ODH Director Ted Wymyslo, M.D. “Ohioans ...

Firefighters alerted by carbon monoxide alarm next door
Isle of Man Today
At first they responded to a report of a carbon monoxide detector operating at a house ... A fire service spokesman said: 'Carbon monoxide detectors are just as ...

CO Poisoning Suspected In Boarding Home Deaths
KRWG
Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected in the deaths of two men at a Las ... The Las Vegas Optic reports that the carbon monoxide level in the home was ...

Take steps to create a healthy, safe home
Chicago Tribune
And that means more than installing a few carbon monoxide detectors or testing for radon. Mold can cause severe health problems, for example. Ditto for lead, a…

Becoming more aware of the silent killer
Leitrim Observer
This week marks the second annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, an initiative aimed at increasing public knowledge of the dangers posed by this toxic ...

Ontario, Canada – UPDATE - Ernie Hardeman, MPP, Oxford
I am pleased to report that the Hawkins Gignac Act, my Private Members’ Bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all Ontario homes, passed second reading this afternoon.

The bill has now been referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. This committee will hold a hearing on the bill next Thursday, November 7 at 9:00 A.M.

If you are interested in appearing, please contact Katch Koch, the Clerk of the Committee. He can be reached by telephone at 416-325-3526, fax at 416-325-3505, or by e-mail at katch_koch@ontla.ola.org. Written submissions can also be sent to the Clerk at 99 Wellesley Street West, Room 1405 Whitney Block, Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON, M7A 1A2. If you wish to appear or submit a written statement I encourage you to contact the Clerk as soon as possible.

The Committee will hold clause-by-clause consideration of the bill on Thursday November 21 beginning at 9:00 A.M.

The bill will then be referred back to the legislature for third reading and called within five sessional days. This means third reading would take place between Tuesday November 26 and Tuesday December 3.

We are hoping to hold a celebration when the bill passes third reading. However, due to the nature of the Legislature, this celebration may be on very short notice. We will be sure to relay this information to you as soon as we know the exact date that the bill is up for third reading.

I want to thank you for all your support as we pushed to move this bill forward to protect Ontario’s families.

Sincerely,
Ernie Hardeman, MPP
Oxford

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:
- The World Clock - Time Zones
- Google Maps-
- Earthquake Map

World population counter

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

- 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.
- Carbon Monoxide detection- National Fire Protection Association

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
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

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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