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Henri Frederic Amiel (1821-1881, bio link)
Carbon monoxide is often referenced as “The Silent Killer” in that CO is odorless, tasteless and invisible. It is very important to know that some common odors also contain harmful or deadly levels of carbon monoxide. These odors may be around us every day and because of their commonality might be why they are often overlooked as hazardous or as the contributing factor to some everyday illness symptoms. Some of these odors include the smells of the barbeque or the smell when you turn on a gas oven or cooker. Yes, carbon monoxide is odorless but these smells of combustion also contain CO, and you are cautioned when using these systems anywhere.
Other common odors that contain carbon monoxide in varying concentrations are the camp fire, the jet ski exhaust, the motor boat exhaust when cruising, trolling or idling on the water. That gas lantern you use inside your tent or camper also requires caution when used. This system needs oxygen to work properly and to burn cleanly. Inside an enclosed area, they too can be deadly. Remember, if you smell fire or combustion, there is a likelihood of carbon monoxide within the odors you are smelling.
It is of primary importance that the health symptoms and the effects of CO poisoning are clearly understood, recognized, tested for, and remediated. Carbon monoxide at a high concentration is a deadly poison and in lesser concentrations can cause or compound illness symptoms for all people especially those who have vulnerable or pre-existing health conditions. Pregnancy is critical to protect from CO exposure, especially for the fetus.
It is an adult choice on how seriously you want to take the threats of carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning; if you have doubts, visit with Carbon Monoxide Survivor at their web site. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Stamford to pursue smoke detector law
Greenwich Time
STAMFORD -- City representatives plan to move forward with a proposed ordinance requiring smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in single-family dwellings after state lawmakers passed a similar bill this week. The Board of Representatives and Public ...
CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENT UPDATE
FireEngineering.com
The poisoning death of five Oxon Hill residents in late April is a terrifying reminder that accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen any time. There is no typical situation for accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
New Cement-Making Method Could Slash Carbon Emissions
Technology Review
Researchers at George Washington University have bolted together an ungainly contraption that they say efficiently uses the energy in sunlight to power a novel chemical process to make lime, the key ingredient in cement, without emitting carbon dioxide ...
Independence Township woman's relatives sue Liberty Township mayor over carbon ...
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
As a result of the company's work, the home's chimney became blocked, preventing proper ventilation and ultimately leading to the couple dying of carbon monoxide poisoning, the suit says. The two were discovered dead Dec. 24 in their 121 Old Vienna ...
TFD Hazmat: Mystery illness at jail could be psychosomatic
KOKI FOX 23
The jail is back to normal tonight after Tulsa Fire Department Hazmat crews tested the jail again and didn't find any signs of carbon monoxide in the entire jail. Many of the people affected were in the east side of the building.
Carbon Monoxide Survivor A website made by poisoning survivors that brings a view that can only come from those that know what it is like to have been poisoned - as well as live with the long term impact.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-five U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
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