Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Carbon Monoxide News May 2, 2018, 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.

Carbon monoxide safety, we are all in this together.

“The less men think, the more they talk.”

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 breathe.

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…

Bob Dwyer
Carbon Monoxide Safety Association

COSA provides Carbon Monoxide safety education and training.

World Wide Reports - Pollution and Health Effects 
Carbon Monoxide News Links –
More news links below (International Spelling; no edits)

Carbon monoxide scare at Essex assisted living facility
WCAX
ESSEX, Vt. - The assisted living facility is normally quiet. But not Tuesday morning. - "We usually take a little walk and we went to the second floor and all the action started…” - All that action was because of a carbon monoxide leak. The deadly gas was found lurking in the first- second- and third-floor hallways, the stairwells, elevator shaft, basement and parking garage. - "We believe it was caused by a gas-powered piece of machinery being operated in the parking garage," Essex Fire Capt. Matthew LaRock said…. Firefighters say there's no safe level of carbon monoxide. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain and confusion.

Gage Park Carbon Monoxide Leak Blamed On Faulty Boiler
CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Nearly 20 people were forced out of their apartments overnight, after a malfunctioning boiler caused a carbon monoxide leak. - Sixteen adults and three children were evacuated from the two-story building. - No injuries were reported, but residents were kept out of the building for more than an hour while the building was ventilated…

Ignition issues start up Indian recall
Dickinson County News
Reports of motorcycles starting up without a rider have resulted in a recall of some Indian Motorcycles. A statement from the company said electrical components in a number of 2018 models may develop corrosion over time, potentially resulting in spontaneous ignition under certain circumstances. - "If the key fob is stored on or near the motorcycle and all other safety interlocks are met, this non-conformance could lead to unintentional initiation of the start sequence," the recall report said. "If the vehicle starts while unattended in a closed area, it could increase risk of exposure to carbon monoxide."

Smokers enticed to quit with shopping vouchers that build a network of support
ABC Online
If the participants can prove through a regular carbon monoxide breath-test that they have not smoked, they will get a voucher each week for the first month… - Pharmacies and other local businesses on Tasmania's east coast have been enlisted in a project to pay smokers to quit. - Under the Tobacco Free Communities pilot project, pharmacies in Bicheno, Swansea and Triabunna will give residents vouchers to spend at local businesses if they sign up to stop smoking for at least three months…

Sophia's Law: Some Minnesota boats will need CO detectors
WDAY
Starting this week, most boats with an "enclosed accommodation compartment" must have a CO detector installed, thanks to the new 'Sophia's Law.' It's named after a Minnesota girl who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a boat's cabin. A boat must have a sleeping space, a gallery with a sink and a toilet compartment to meet the requirements. - Each boat is also required to display three different stickers to let anyone know gas could enter the cabin…

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
We challenged middle school students to create posters warning people about the dangers of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO). Did students ever step up to the challenge! We received 700 poster entries – a record number!        Watch the video of the winning posters.

Please Note: "Place a carbon monoxide alarm with a digital display on a seat in the motor vehicle when you are out driving in emergency snow conditions (or always for that specific). Harmful levels of carbon monoxide (CO) can penetrate inside a motor vehicle just due to prevailing winds and exhaust not moving away from the vehicle but under it. If you want to learn more about carbon monoxide, begin measuring it with a personal CO monitor everywhere you go." Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety 
  
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Please, stop diagnostic errors; start testing for carboxyhemoglobin
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…


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….

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 (1933-2017)

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: Carbon Monoxide Survivor

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
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CO, Air Quality & Pollution News Links

How is the Air Quality Index measured?
WRBL (Video Report)
The Environmental Protection Agency developed the Air Quality index to measure and monitor certain pollutants. Those pollutants measured are: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and ozone. Carbon monoxides and nitrogen oxides are mainly from transportation and fuel consumption. - Particulate matter includes things like dust, smoke and pollen....and sulfur dioxide comes primarily from burning coal and oil. - As far as ozone - Weather plays a significant role….

Air Quality Awareness Week
Big Island Now
During national Air Quality Awareness Week from Monday, April 30 to Friday, May 4, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch (CAB) reminds the public that air quality affects everyone’s health and the responsibility of improving air quality for future generations falls on all of us. - Efforts such as Hawaii’s Clean Energy Initiative and Renewable Portfolio Standards, which promote the use of cleaner fuels and sources of energy, are underway, helping to improve Hawai‘i’s air quality. However, Hawai‘i still faces many air challenges, including fossil fuel pollution, vog and climate change. - “Every day we make choices that affect our air quality,” said Marianne Rossio, Clean Air Branch manager. “Everyone must do their part to help prevent and reduce the release of harmful air pollutants to protect our environment for a clean and sustainable future.”…

Allegheny County seeks public input on new air monitoring plan
Tribune-Review
Each site measures at least one of the following: Sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, total reactive nitrogen, ozone, particulate matter and air toxics. - The Allegheny County Health Department is asking for public input on its new air-monitoring plan. - The 2019 Air Monitoring Network Plan, an annual report that describes how and where the county is monitoring air pollution, is available here . - A recent report by the American Lung Association rated Allegheny County 12th worst in the nation for year-round particle pollution and 25th worst for short-term particle pollution — worse standings than the previous year…

Your Workplace Could be Making You Sick
NBC 6 South Florida
The EPA has a name for it – Sick Building Syndrome. It estimates three in ten new or remodeled buildings may have excessive complaints about indoor air quality. Complaints range from chest tightness to muscle aches. They say many of the problems arise from not having enough indoor ventilation. - "The new carpeting, the new glue, the new paints, the new ingredients were circulating around in the air,"… - The new products can form what’s called Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs. They’re gases that are emitted into the air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says they can have short and long term health effects…

US Energy Information Administration
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…


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.

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 ...
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 acute levels, but be aware you can still experience symptoms of the poisoning even though the devices are in place.

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?

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

Tribute
George Kerr, a pioneer in smoke and carbon monoxide alarm manufacturing passed away in his home during the early morning of July 4, 2017. George will always be remembered for his passion to save lives and protect the health of people through low level carbon monoxide detection and alarming. He lived for over 84 years, beginning his career in fire safety in 1953. “We’ll never know how many lives we’re saving, but I know we are saving a few.” George E. Kerr (1933-2017)

These following links may be of some use to you:
- The World Clock - Time Zones




- 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 Thirty-two (32) U.S. states along with the District of Columbia have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain buildings. Updated May 2017
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Iowa | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan |
Minnesota | Montana | Nebraska | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
North Carolina | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island |Tennessee
Texas
| Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington |West Virginia | Wisconsin |

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.

The Energy Conservatory
Masimo - see RAD 57
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
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