Sunday, November 17, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News November 17, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Helen Keller (1880-1968, bio link)

Another natural disaster; more distress than those outside the damaged area can imagine. People of the world are asked again to do what they can to help the people clinging to life as the disaster’s hell continues in the Philippines. Another please, with hopes of another thank you. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
 
 
CO and Air Quality News Links
Carbon Monoxide Leak Sends 17 Waltham CCD Students To Hospital
CBS Local
WALTHAM (CBS) — Fifty people were evacuated from a Pond Street church building after high carbon monoxide levels were detected. Authorities say a boiler issue caused a CO leak in a building behind St. Mary’s Church...
 
Two men die in car trailer
Wellsville Daily Reporter

ALLEN — A father and son were found dead in a car trailer Wednesday after they were reportedly overcome by carbon monoxide, a New York State Police ...

Furnace causes carbon monoxide alert
Napa Valley Register

A malfunctioning furnace Friday night triggered a carbon monoxide alert at a house in the 1500 block of Pueblo Avenue, according to the Napa Fire Department…

Norristown Fire Dept. and IBEW 380 Union Install Over 100 Free ...
Patch.com

Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odorless gas, which rises. ... A detector that watches for both smoke and carbon monoxide was installed on the second floors…

Fire services warn families of 'silent killer' gas
ITV News

Welsh fire services say people need to be aware of the dangers caused by carbon monoxide fumes. The gas known as the 'silent killer', which has no smell and…

KY Fire Marshall Issues Carbon Monoxide Warning
WKMS
State Fire Marshal William Swope is warning Kentuckians to beware of carbon monoxide buildup now that cool temperatures are forcing them to heat their ...

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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