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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.
“Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result.”
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900, bio link)
"Where Will I Be?" Crosby & Nash - music link
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Parade marchers sickened by carbon monoxide
Glens Falls Post-Star
CHESTER | At least four children were taken to Glens Falls Hospital after they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicle exhaust they apparently inhaled while marching in Monday’s Memorial Day parade in Chestertown, officials said…
Hurricane Guide 2015: Generators are an option when used properly
Naples Daily News
In the days before a hurricane makes landfall, some homeowners scramble to purchase a generator in case of power failure. However, they often don’t take the time to learn the ins and outs of using a generator and the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal…
Updates
Two children released from hospital after carbon monoxide poisoning
KTRE
The two children and their grandmother, all three of which were inside the home at the time, were all transported to a hospital. The children are now thanking their mother for saving their lives. She managed to pull them and their grandmother from the home to safety…
Phone call from girl saves family poisoned by carbon monoxide
KYTX
Jackson Heights (KYTX) -- A 13-year-old girl is being credited with saving her family's lives after a carbon monoxide leak at their home…
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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?
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Get Ready Pennsylvania
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Parade marchers sickened by carbon monoxide
Glens Falls Post-Star
CHESTER | At least four children were taken to Glens Falls Hospital after they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicle exhaust they apparently inhaled while marching in Monday’s Memorial Day parade in Chestertown, officials said…
Hurricane Guide 2015: Generators are an option when used properly
Naples Daily News
In the days before a hurricane makes landfall, some homeowners scramble to purchase a generator in case of power failure. However, they often don’t take the time to learn the ins and outs of using a generator and the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal…
Updates
Two children released from hospital after carbon monoxide poisoning
KTRE
The two children and their grandmother, all three of which were inside the home at the time, were all transported to a hospital. The children are now thanking their mother for saving their lives. She managed to pull them and their grandmother from the home to safety…
Phone call from girl saves family poisoned by carbon monoxide
KYTX
Jackson Heights (KYTX) -- A 13-year-old girl is being credited with saving her family's lives after a carbon monoxide leak at their home…
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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
Get Ready Pennsylvania
Carbon monoxide detectors required in many rental units starting Monday
witf.org
(Lancaster) -- Landlords across the state face a new requirement Monday, but it's one that could save lives; carbon monoxide detectors will be required in most rental units… The alarms will have to be installed by landlords in any rental unit that has an attached garage, fossil fuel-burning heater or appliance, or fireplace… The mandate stems from a 2013 measure that is just now taking effect… Landlords who fail to install a carbon monoxide detector will face fines of $50 per unit…
Be Aware of CO Alarm Limitations
Golf cart battery sets off CO alarm at Lakeland home
WFLA
It turns out, the charging of the golf cart battery emitted hydrogen, which sent a false-positive to the carbon monoxide alarm. But it's a good thing it did, because hydrogen can cause some of the same ill-effects as carbon monoxide… "Headaches, dizziness and these residents were having some of those symptoms," Lt. Matt Brown with Lakeland Fire Dept. said… Brown said it's the first time he's seen this happen in his 16 years on the job, but similar reports have happened across the nation…
Milton Fire Department launches annual “Home Safe Home” program
InsideHalton.com
The program is a proactive, community-based smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm education program. Operating from June to October,..
Paying for the consequences of combustion
As Delhi sizzles, toxic ozone levels rise
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: With increasing temperature, the toxic ozone levels, which cause a number of health problems especially for asthmatics, have breached the permissible limits in the city, the MET department today said…
witf.org
(Lancaster) -- Landlords across the state face a new requirement Monday, but it's one that could save lives; carbon monoxide detectors will be required in most rental units… The alarms will have to be installed by landlords in any rental unit that has an attached garage, fossil fuel-burning heater or appliance, or fireplace… The mandate stems from a 2013 measure that is just now taking effect… Landlords who fail to install a carbon monoxide detector will face fines of $50 per unit…
Be Aware of CO Alarm Limitations
Golf cart battery sets off CO alarm at Lakeland home
WFLA
It turns out, the charging of the golf cart battery emitted hydrogen, which sent a false-positive to the carbon monoxide alarm. But it's a good thing it did, because hydrogen can cause some of the same ill-effects as carbon monoxide… "Headaches, dizziness and these residents were having some of those symptoms," Lt. Matt Brown with Lakeland Fire Dept. said… Brown said it's the first time he's seen this happen in his 16 years on the job, but similar reports have happened across the nation…
Milton Fire Department launches annual “Home Safe Home” program
InsideHalton.com
The program is a proactive, community-based smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm education program. Operating from June to October,..
Paying for the consequences of combustion
As Delhi sizzles, toxic ozone levels rise
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: With increasing temperature, the toxic ozone levels, which cause a number of health problems especially for asthmatics, have breached the permissible limits in the city, the MET department today said…
Johnson County Contractor Licensing Conference
CO EXperts
A well put together video is found with the next link, but remember U.L. 2034 Listed CO Alarms are high level alarms. Use them for protection against accute levels, but be aware you can still experience symptoms of the poisoning even though the devices are in place.
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DailyMotion
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- 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
CO EXperts
Johnson County Kansas - Continuing Education – – Video Link
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DailyMotion
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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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