“The only use of an obstacle is to be overcome. All that an obstacle does with brave men is, not to frighten them, but to challenge them.”
Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924, bio link)
How many combustion systems do you encounter every day?
There may be many systems in use around us that have the potential to produce carbon monoxide. Almost all HC (hydro-carbon) fueled furnaces, boilers, domestic water heaters, space heaters, some cooking units and similar “heating” combustion systems can operate safely and efficiently and do not need to produce harmful amounts of CO. They are designed to have systems with fuel controls, air mixing designs, flame containment and safe combustion gas discharge criteria that are all measurements to be verified.
All of these systems should be tested with service frequency by trained and certified technicians to manufacturer specifications. New systems should all be thoroughly tested when installed to establish the inauguration baseline and to verify it is what it was claimed to be. If you don’t test, you don’t know. If you don’t test, you are guessing. Do not guess! Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
U.S.; Remembering those lost to prevent a repeat of the camping tragedy
J.K.A.T.S. Pancake Breakfast Raises Funds, Awareness for Carbon Monoxide ...
Clarksville Now
A Pancake Breakfast was held Saturday, July 21 at Applebees in honor of the five Bikers Who Care (BWC) members who died last year from carbon monoxide poisoning.
U.K.; Remembering those lost to prevent a repeat of the camping tragedy
Carbon monoxide safety campaign highlights Slaithwaite woman's death
Huddersfield Examiner
Last year seven people – including two girls aged six and 14 – died of carbon monoxide poisoning on UK camp-sites. Another 17 were injured. All the deaths and injuries were caused by barbecues being brought inside. A survey for the Gas Safe Register ...
· Heart Rescue Now This link takes you to a very short video that is a practical demonstration on the proper usage of an AED. This video is tastefully done & demonstrates the step-by-step way one might be able to save a life.
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
· 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.
· Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.
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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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
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
