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We can learn from others mistakes and efforts to prevent poisoning.
Carbon monoxide safety, we are all in this together.
“Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.”
Anne Frank (1929-1945, bio link)
"What's Going On?" Marvin Gaye - music link
Friends, Acushnet neighbors reel over father, son carbon monoxide deaths
Boston Herald
Heartbreaking tragedy struck Acushnet yesterday when a father and his 9-year-old son were found dead inside their home from carbon monoxide…
Fire Official: Carbon monoxide reports are not uncommon
WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
ACUSHNET, Mass. (WPRI) — Captain Scott Meyer of North Attleboro Fire Department has responded to a number of calls for high levels of carbon monoxide… “People have to be on guard and live with their head on a swivel and understand their life can change instantly,” stated Meyer…
Alabama men fatally poisoned by carbon monoxide gas
AL.com
Neither foul play nor suicide is suspected in the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of two Alabama men, whose bodies were found in a vehicle… Killion said authorities suspect an exhaust leak sent carbon monoxide gas into the vehicle… "This is the kind of thing that happens this time of year," Killion said. "I've seen people die from it while they were sitting there letting their vehicle warm up or hunters sitting in their vehicle to keep warm."…
Carbon monoxide poisoning sends Parkland resident to hospital
Sun Sentinel
After a car was accidentally left running in the garage of a Parkland home, filling it with carbon monoxide and causing a resident to be hospitalized, ...
Woman, dog saved after carbon monoxide poisoning; apartments evacuated
WTSP.com
Officers and firefighters went door-to-door to alert the residents and they were told to evacuate. A response was not received from two apartments and crews had to force their way in the apartment. One of those apartments was vacant. When crews were able to gain access to the second one, they found a 32-year-old woman and her small dog unresponsive. Fire crews began life-saving measures by giving them oxygen…
Family's warning of carbon monoxide as the temperatures drop
WOAI
SAN ATNONIO -- … he decided to get his older furnace checked, and that's when he discovered his home had carbon monoxide… "Apparently what happed is our roofing company had done the roof, and moved the exhaust pipe off of the heater , and never put it back. So exhaust fumes were coming out of the furnace and into our vents and into our house,”…
Update
Cookeville library carbon monoxide leak sends 14 to hospital
WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com
A group of Cookeville library workers and visitors are recovering after being exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide…
Protect against carbon monoxide as researchers hunt antidote
WRAL.com
WASHINGTON — "We have antidotes for cyanide poisoning, for snakebite, but we don't have antidotes for carbon monoxide poisoning and it's the most common poisoning," lamented Dr. Mark Gladwin of the University of Pittsburgh, who is leading new research to develop one…
Fire and life safety experts convene for carbon monoxide prevention summit
NFPA Xchange
About 75 fire and life safety experts met in Lebanon, New Hampshire, recently for a Carbon Monoxide Awareness and Prevention Summit…
Reading fire sends five to hospital
Reading Eagle
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?
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
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
"What's Going On?" Marvin Gaye - music link
Daily News Links Are Below These Opening Questions And Warnings
How much carbon monoxide are you in when in any motor vehicle?
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they live in?
After prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement.
Awareness leads to quick thinking. Measurement leads to quick action.
Are you in the know?
Do I know enough about carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide poisoning to justify never knowing how much is in the air I breathe every day, everywhere I go?”
There are some people who want to be notified of the presence of carbon monoxide at levels or concentrations as soon as the gas is present, at concentrations well below those that can instigate poor health symptoms but not be high enough levels to sound the CO alarm they own.
There are some people who do not want to push a button on their CO alarm to see what low, aggravating levels of the poison might be in their home, or anywhere.
The most recommended CO Alarm in U.S. is a high level alarm
Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms
UL 2034
1.3 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by this standard are not intended to alarm when exposed to long-term, low-level carbon monoxide exposures or slightly higher short-term transient carbon monoxide exposures, possibly caused by air pollution and/or properly installed/maintained fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces…
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they live in?
After prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement.
Awareness leads to quick thinking. Measurement leads to quick action.
Are you in the know?
Do I know enough about carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide poisoning to justify never knowing how much is in the air I breathe every day, everywhere I go?”
There are some people who want to be notified of the presence of carbon monoxide at levels or concentrations as soon as the gas is present, at concentrations well below those that can instigate poor health symptoms but not be high enough levels to sound the CO alarm they own.
There are some people who do not want to push a button on their CO alarm to see what low, aggravating levels of the poison might be in their home, or anywhere.
The most recommended CO Alarm in U.S. is a high level alarm
Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms
UL 2034
1.3 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by this standard are not intended to alarm when exposed to long-term, low-level carbon monoxide exposures or slightly higher short-term transient carbon monoxide exposures, possibly caused by air pollution and/or properly installed/maintained fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces…
Side-by-side bag test of carbon monoxide alarms - video
Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind. CO Experts
Bob Dwyer
Carbon Monoxide Safety Association
COSA provides Carbon Monoxide safety education and training.
Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind. CO Experts
Bob Dwyer
Carbon Monoxide Safety Association
COSA provides Carbon Monoxide safety education and training.
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Friends, Acushnet neighbors reel over father, son carbon monoxide deaths
Boston Herald
Heartbreaking tragedy struck Acushnet yesterday when a father and his 9-year-old son were found dead inside their home from carbon monoxide…
Fire Official: Carbon monoxide reports are not uncommon
WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
ACUSHNET, Mass. (WPRI) — Captain Scott Meyer of North Attleboro Fire Department has responded to a number of calls for high levels of carbon monoxide… “People have to be on guard and live with their head on a swivel and understand their life can change instantly,” stated Meyer…
Alabama men fatally poisoned by carbon monoxide gas
AL.com
Neither foul play nor suicide is suspected in the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of two Alabama men, whose bodies were found in a vehicle… Killion said authorities suspect an exhaust leak sent carbon monoxide gas into the vehicle… "This is the kind of thing that happens this time of year," Killion said. "I've seen people die from it while they were sitting there letting their vehicle warm up or hunters sitting in their vehicle to keep warm."…
Carbon monoxide poisoning sends Parkland resident to hospital
Sun Sentinel
After a car was accidentally left running in the garage of a Parkland home, filling it with carbon monoxide and causing a resident to be hospitalized, ...
Woman, dog saved after carbon monoxide poisoning; apartments evacuated
WTSP.com
Officers and firefighters went door-to-door to alert the residents and they were told to evacuate. A response was not received from two apartments and crews had to force their way in the apartment. One of those apartments was vacant. When crews were able to gain access to the second one, they found a 32-year-old woman and her small dog unresponsive. Fire crews began life-saving measures by giving them oxygen…
Family's warning of carbon monoxide as the temperatures drop
WOAI
SAN ATNONIO -- … he decided to get his older furnace checked, and that's when he discovered his home had carbon monoxide… "Apparently what happed is our roofing company had done the roof, and moved the exhaust pipe off of the heater , and never put it back. So exhaust fumes were coming out of the furnace and into our vents and into our house,”…
Update
Cookeville library carbon monoxide leak sends 14 to hospital
WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com
A group of Cookeville library workers and visitors are recovering after being exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide…
Protect against carbon monoxide as researchers hunt antidote
WRAL.com
WASHINGTON — "We have antidotes for cyanide poisoning, for snakebite, but we don't have antidotes for carbon monoxide poisoning and it's the most common poisoning," lamented Dr. Mark Gladwin of the University of Pittsburgh, who is leading new research to develop one…
Fire and life safety experts convene for carbon monoxide prevention summit
NFPA Xchange
About 75 fire and life safety experts met in Lebanon, New Hampshire, recently for a Carbon Monoxide Awareness and Prevention Summit…
Reading fire sends five to hospital
Reading Eagle
"They were all on oxygen for a while because the carbon monoxide content was very high,"…
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Please, stop diagnostic errors; start testing for carboxyhemoglobin
Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience
Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is one of the main causes of poisoning in industrialized countries and it often leads to diagnostic errors…
Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience
Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is one of the main causes of poisoning in industrialized countries and it often leads to diagnostic errors…
Carbon monoxide intoxication.
nih.gov
However individuals with ischemic heart disease may experience chest pain and decreased exercise duration at COHb levels between 1% and 9%. COHb levels between 30% and 70% lead to loss of consciousness and eventually death…
nih.gov
However individuals with ischemic heart disease may experience chest pain and decreased exercise duration at COHb levels between 1% and 9%. COHb levels between 30% and 70% lead to loss of consciousness and eventually death…
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
National Fire Protection Association… If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel….
National Fire Protection Association… If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel….
NOTE: Listed U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
VISUAL DISPLAY:
Must not display under 30PPM in normal operation
AT 70, 150 & 400 PPM display must be accurate within plus or minus 30 Percent
SENSITIVITY TESTING: Resist alarming first times shown, must by second shown time
70PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM ... [BETWEEN 60 _ 240 MINUTES]
150PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM] ... [10 - 50 MINUTES]
400PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 10PPM ... [4 _ 15 MINUTES]
“CITIZENS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE & BECOME SERIOUSLY ILL DAILY!” George Kerr - CO Experts
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VISUAL DISPLAY:
Must not display under 30PPM in normal operation
AT 70, 150 & 400 PPM display must be accurate within plus or minus 30 Percent
SENSITIVITY TESTING: Resist alarming first times shown, must by second shown time
70PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM ... [BETWEEN 60 _ 240 MINUTES]
150PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM] ... [10 - 50 MINUTES]
400PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 10PPM ... [4 _ 15 MINUTES]
“CITIZENS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE & BECOME SERIOUSLY ILL DAILY!” George Kerr - CO Experts
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
CO and Air Quality News Links
Air quality advisory issued for Vanderhoof and Valemount
Prince George Citizen
"Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted," the Ministry of Environment and Northern Health said in a statement…
In pictures: Paris winter air pollution is worst in 10 years
FRANCE 24
Paris is suffering its worst and most prolonged winter pollution for at least 10 years, the Airparif agency that measures the levels said Wednesday… The peak is due to the combination of emissions from vehicles and from domestic wood fires, as well as near windless conditions that mean pollutants have not been dispersed, the agency said…
African countries are finally rejecting cheap substandard fuel from Europe
Quartz
After years of inadvertently serving as dumping grounds for dirty diesel fuels deemed too toxic for Europe, five African countries—Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast—have decided to raise their fuel quality standards… The companies that did this broke no rules, and the fuel they sold in Africa was within legal limits, given the low fuel quality standards on the continent… The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates the new policies will improve air quality for over 250 million people in the affected countries…
Prince George Citizen
"Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted," the Ministry of Environment and Northern Health said in a statement…
In pictures: Paris winter air pollution is worst in 10 years
FRANCE 24
Paris is suffering its worst and most prolonged winter pollution for at least 10 years, the Airparif agency that measures the levels said Wednesday… The peak is due to the combination of emissions from vehicles and from domestic wood fires, as well as near windless conditions that mean pollutants have not been dispersed, the agency said…
African countries are finally rejecting cheap substandard fuel from Europe
Quartz
After years of inadvertently serving as dumping grounds for dirty diesel fuels deemed too toxic for Europe, five African countries—Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast—have decided to raise their fuel quality standards… The companies that did this broke no rules, and the fuel they sold in Africa was within legal limits, given the low fuel quality standards on the continent… The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates the new policies will improve air quality for over 250 million people in the affected countries…
How much carbon dioxide is produced per kilowatt hour when generating electricity with fossil fuels?
US Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government...
Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government...
Sit and rest a while; miss the children, prevent repeating this tragedy.
Corfu carbon monoxide deaths: Memorial unveiled in Horbury
BBC News
A memorial bench to two young children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu has been unveiled in West Yorkshire…
Corfu carbon monoxide deaths: Memorial unveiled in Horbury
BBC News
A memorial bench to two young children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu has been unveiled in West Yorkshire…
To all parents everywhere; grief's pain alerts others
Out of tragedy comes the light of love
Chester County Press
Inside, Carly and Daulton had passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas tank was empty and the ignition was still on. Fumes from the exhaust had been drawn into the car through the air vents… “One of the best things for me is to talk to parents who have also lost a child,” Donna said.
Out of tragedy comes the light of love
Chester County Press
Inside, Carly and Daulton had passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas tank was empty and the ignition was still on. Fumes from the exhaust had been drawn into the car through the air vents… “One of the best things for me is to talk to parents who have also lost a child,” Donna said.
How to use a Fire Extinguisher
VideoNex
In this informative and succinct video, learn how to identify and appropriately execute the use of a CO2 Fire Extinguisher…
VideoNex
In this informative and succinct video, learn how to identify and appropriately execute the use of a CO2 Fire Extinguisher…
Cdc Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
New Movie Release 2015
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Public domain video from CDC. Carbon monoxide (sometimes referred to as CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced ...
New Movie Release 2015
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Public domain video from CDC. Carbon monoxide (sometimes referred to as CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced ...
CO EXperts
Johnson County Kansas - Continuing Education – – Video Link
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DailyMotion
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
JEMS.com - ...site has been designed with this in mind – to create a visual, interactive, educational resource which can hopefully end incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning and save lives… For more information, please visit - www.thesilentkiller.co.uk
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. CO Experts
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. CO Experts
These following links may be of some use to you:
- U.S. Drought Monitor
- 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
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
- 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
· 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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