Friday, May 2, 2014

Carbon Monoxide News May 2, 2014 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
Scroll back in time through our archives for previous CO News links.
We can learn from others mistakes and efforts to prevent poisoning.

“It’s been a long, long lonely winter.”
"Here Comes the Sun" - Richie Havens - music link

Tornadoes cause immediate death and destruction, long term consequences; please help in any way you can. For now, perhaps link here to: Red Cross - Disaster Relief to safely assist law enforcement, fire department, utility company, city, county and state authorities as repair and rebuilding moves forward. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety 

What will you be doing this weekend?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?

Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others.

Help prevent injuries and deaths; don’t guess about carbon monoxide.
Measure carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The more you test the more you learn. Measurement is continuing education at its best.
Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

CO and Air Quality News Links
CO Scare Leads To Mpls. Apartment Evacuation
CBS Local
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A south Minneapolis apartment building was evacuated Thursday night due to elevated carbon monoxide levels…

Two people suffer suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from home brew distillery at Kingsford
The Daily Telegraph
TALK about too much wine — two people will have one monster of hangover this morning after their home wine-making setup left them with carbon ...

Chambersburg Hands Out Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
WHAG
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that claims lives every year. "Hundreds of people die every year due to carbon monoxide poisoning,” said ...

Pastor, Manager Donate Smoke Detectors
WKEF ABC 22
The two also donated carbon monoxide detectors for area residents. "If you don't have a detector, that would qualify. we would like those who need a ...

My thoughts on the silent killer
WACH
Carbon monoxide comes from the incomplete burning of fuel, like gas, oil and wood. You have to beware of fuel-fired equipment as well. Once you ...

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 

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: 

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

National Conference of State Legislatures 
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes 

Twenty-eight U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Feb. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | MassachusettsMichigan |Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |North Carolina | Oregon | Pennsylvania |Rhode Island | Texas | Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia
  
Red Cross - Typhoon Appeal continues in the Philippines. Another please, with hopes of another thank you. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

Red Cross - Disaster Relief to safely assist law enforcement, fire department, utility company, city, county and state authorities as repair and rebuilding moves forward. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

Nationally, the Red Cross provides food and shelter to people affected by as many as 70,000 fires annually, or about one fire every eight minutes.

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 

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