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Carbon monoxide safety, we are all in this together.
Earthquake in Nepal: Children Need Your Help Now
Nearly 1 million children require humanitarian assistance, and UNICEF is on the ground working to provide critical aid to children and families.
“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882, bio link)
"Lay It All Down" Fleetwood Mac - music link, vintage
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Painful aftermath of fires: Families, businesses put pieces back together
Worcester Telegram
The couple’s son, Rocco Mercadante Jr., 35, was placed in a medically-induced coma for weeks after the fire. He suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after running back into the burning building to see what he could save. He is still recovering…
Fire officials urging grilling safety this summer
WTVM
Charcoal fires give off carbon monoxide, which can reach toxic levels in an enclosed space… When it comes to charcoal grills, you need to wait at least 36 hours before discarding ashes to make sure they've cooled down, and won't start any grass fires… Georgia law states that grills can't be used on balconies or within 10 feet of combustible patios on ground floors. That means no cooking is allowed on apartment balconies…
Study
Mortality and hospital admission rates for unintentional nonfire-related carbon monoxide poisoning ...
CMAJ Open
The epidemiology of mortality and morbidity from carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada has received little attention. Our objective was to evaluate trends in mortality and hospital admission rates for unintentional nonfire-related carbon monoxide poisoning across Canada…
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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?
CO and Air Quality News Links
Listed U.L. 2034 CO alarm detectors do not prevent poisoning, they are high level alarms designed to prevent acute symptoms which include death; Be aware.
How Carbon Monoxide Detectors Can Protect Your Family
Allergy & Air
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and much more common than you might expect. A CO detector can help save your family by alerting you…
Wise up to boat fire and carbon monoxide risks
Latest News | SFRS
In the past twenty years thirty boaters in the UK were killed in boat fires and another thirty lost their lives to the 'silent killer' carbon monoxide.’’
Toronto Hookah Ban Proposed By Medical Officer Of Health
Huffington Post Canada
Toronto's chief medical officer of health wants to pull the city's bars out from under a haze of hookah smoke… Dr. David McKeown has recommended that the city ban the use of the devices in licensed establishments starting Oct. 1… "Using a hookah to smoke any substance poses health risks, such as heart and lung diseases, lung cancer and other respiratory problems to users and those exposed to second-hand smoke, including employees," McKeown said in a statement from Toronto Public Health (TPH)…
Business Leaders Want to Keep Clean Air on Capitol Agenda
KUER
Economic development leaders reminded lawmakers last week that air quality is a key element of quality of life, and poor air quality during winter inversions still drives businesses away...
"Lay It All Down" Fleetwood Mac - music link, vintage
Featured News Links – More news links below
Painful aftermath of fires: Families, businesses put pieces back together
Worcester Telegram
The couple’s son, Rocco Mercadante Jr., 35, was placed in a medically-induced coma for weeks after the fire. He suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after running back into the burning building to see what he could save. He is still recovering…
Fire officials urging grilling safety this summer
WTVM
Charcoal fires give off carbon monoxide, which can reach toxic levels in an enclosed space… When it comes to charcoal grills, you need to wait at least 36 hours before discarding ashes to make sure they've cooled down, and won't start any grass fires… Georgia law states that grills can't be used on balconies or within 10 feet of combustible patios on ground floors. That means no cooking is allowed on apartment balconies…
Study
Mortality and hospital admission rates for unintentional nonfire-related carbon monoxide poisoning ...
CMAJ Open
The epidemiology of mortality and morbidity from carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada has received little attention. Our objective was to evaluate trends in mortality and hospital admission rates for unintentional nonfire-related carbon monoxide poisoning across Canada…
More news links below –
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
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
Listed U.L. 2034 CO alarm detectors do not prevent poisoning, they are high level alarms designed to prevent acute symptoms which include death; Be aware.
How Carbon Monoxide Detectors Can Protect Your Family
Allergy & Air
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and much more common than you might expect. A CO detector can help save your family by alerting you…
Wise up to boat fire and carbon monoxide risks
Latest News | SFRS
In the past twenty years thirty boaters in the UK were killed in boat fires and another thirty lost their lives to the 'silent killer' carbon monoxide.’’
Toronto Hookah Ban Proposed By Medical Officer Of Health
Huffington Post Canada
Toronto's chief medical officer of health wants to pull the city's bars out from under a haze of hookah smoke… Dr. David McKeown has recommended that the city ban the use of the devices in licensed establishments starting Oct. 1… "Using a hookah to smoke any substance poses health risks, such as heart and lung diseases, lung cancer and other respiratory problems to users and those exposed to second-hand smoke, including employees," McKeown said in a statement from Toronto Public Health (TPH)…
Business Leaders Want to Keep Clean Air on Capitol Agenda
KUER
Economic development leaders reminded lawmakers last week that air quality is a key element of quality of life, and poor air quality during winter inversions still drives businesses away...
Johnson County Contractor Licensing Conference
CO EXperts
CO EXperts
Johnson County Kansas - Continuing Education – – Video Link
Carbon Monoxide Safety - El Paso County, Colorado, Public Service Announcement
- Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive
- 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
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-Nine U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan |
Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
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
Who is responsible for the air you breathe?
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:
- 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:
-Alcoa Eagle Nest Camera
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Animal cameras - variety of locations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Animal cameras - variety of locations
- Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive
- 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
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-Nine U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan |
Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
North Carolina | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island |Tennessee
Texas | Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
West Virginia
Texas | Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
West Virginia
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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