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Keyless Ignition Eyed in Death of North Shore Couple
NBC Chicago
The son, a Highland Park Fire Department lieutenant, found both of his parents dead inside, victims of unintended carbon monoxide poisoning, ... The tragedy here adds to the list of suspected deaths connected by medical examiners and police to the keyless ignition feature. It’s a danger NBC 5 Investigates first broke back in 2011. We revealed the deaths of car owners young and old, with different makes and models. From New York to California and now likely here in Chicago: the list of deaths and injuries continues to grow…
Wilmington residence evacuated after gas leak
The News Journal
A carbon monoxide leak caused the evacuation of a Wilmington residence Wednesday afternoon, the Wilmington Fire Department said… Upon arrival, the fire department determined carbon monoxide readings of 1500 parts per million, Jobes said. Officials discovered carbon monoxide coming from the gasoline-powered generator in the basement next door at 308 N. Rodney St., where two people were performing renovations on the property,…
Recreational Vehicle Owners: Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Lucky escape after caravan pair ignore carbon monoxide alarm
Western Morning News
A couple in Somerset had a lucky escape after their caravan filled with deadly carbon monoxide fumes…
NJ woman's carbon-monoxide poisoning death prompts police to give safety tips
NJ.com
The death of a Pilesgrove woman led New Jersey State Police to push out safety reminders for residents about carbon monoxide detectors… While the carbon monoxide detectors went off, police believe the woman did not hear them. Neighbors' alarms also went off but rather than call the fire department, they took out the batteries, according to police…
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Research: Meeting Air Quality Guidelines Could Prevent 2.1M Deaths per Year
KSTP.com
The researchers say that meeting the World Health Organization's particulate airquality guidelines could prevent 2.1 million deaths each year…
Latta criticizes EPA air quality proposal
Van Wert independent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Robert E. Latta has joined colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power at a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new proposal for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone Rule. Testimony was heard from seven witnesses discussing the potential impacts of the rule’s implementation on the manufacturing sector…
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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
Gravois Fire Protection District supports emergency preparedness
Lakenewsonline.com
Unless your home is totally electric and do not have an attached garage you should have a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that results from the incomplete combustion of gas, oil and wood. It prevents your body from getting the oxygen you need to live…
Syracuse corner store that defied city officials to be reinspected
Syracuse.com
The most serious problems cited by the city during an inspection last week included sewage in the basement; furnace and water heater chimneys that leaked carbon monoxide; and an inadequate smoke alarm system…
Unhealthy Air Forecasted For Sacramento Valley Today
Capital Public Radio News
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District says the region's air quality is forecast to be unhealthy for sensitive groups Thursday…
Johnson County Contractor Licensing Conference
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
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