Sunday, October 5, 2014

Carbon Monoxide News October 5, 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.


“We are what we believe we are.”
C. S. Lewis (1898-1963, bio link)

"And when I die" - Blood Sweat & Tears - music link, vintage live

Featured News Links – More news links below
Two boaters dead, one injured after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
630ched.com
He says all three men appeared to be the victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, with foul play not expected as the investigation continues…

LT Ball learns about energy safety
Troy Daily News
TIPP CITY — Vectren Energy Delivery partnered with the National Energy Foundation, or NEF, to bring a combined lesson in how natural gas works and energy safety awareness to L.T. Ball Intermediate School on Oct. 3. “That’s why you call Vectren or 911. This isn’t a job for your uncle who says he can fix anything with duct tape.”…

We have all been CO poisoned, some more than others
The following link takes you to a site with views from those who have been poisoned. The seriousness of carbon monoxide poisoning, the grief, suffering and disorientations experienced are clearly portrayed with the intent to help others and prevent future poisonings. With respect, please visit: 

What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
You may be the only person who can prevent your own poisoning. 

We are all vulnerable to carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.

Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.

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 as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million) or lower.

You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.

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, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.

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.
GET BUSY
Measurement is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety 

CO and Air Quality News Links
Officials warn about carbon monoxide as residents turn on heaters
WDTN
“We're checking for carbon monoxide. We're checking to make sure the air flow's good. We're checking to make sure that the gas pressure is set right…

Get prepared during Fire Prevention Week
Bluffton Today
Each month please check your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector to make sure they are operational and in good working order…

High carbon monoxide levels found in Sandwich home
Cape Cod Daily News
Firefighters responded to a report of high levels of carbon monoxide Friday evening at a home on Firefly Lane. No one was transported to the hospital…

Business Briefs
Pueblo Chieftain
R Buck Heating and Air Conditioning workers Randy Buck and Henry Poteet recently earned certification in carbon monoxide and combustion safety ...

Region has fewer unhealthy air quality days
Boston Globe
Environmental officials say New England experienced fewer days with unhealthy air quality during this summer's ozone season…

Louisville encouraged to go on 'energy diet'
The Courier-Journal
Sponsors are calling it a unique opportunity to mobilize groups and individuals in the Louisville area to take control of local air pollution…

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 |
  |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | |Minnesota 
  
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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