“It's better to be hurt by the truth than to gain satisfaction from the lies.” David Allan (1744-1796, bio link)
Who do you rely on for protecting you from this poisonous gas?
Carbon monoxide is measured in Parts per Million or PPM; out of a million molecules of air, how many are carbon monoxide. The health effects of breathing in PPM of CO can vary significantly due to age, sex, weight and overall state of health of the person breathing in the gases.
Even people of good health may be experiencing CO poisoning if symptoms include headaches, sinus & head pressure, constant stuffiness, flu-like, dizziness or even chronic tiredness. With the variety of health symptoms presented, a variety of treatments have been tried, many of them self prescribed. How often do you or your health care provider think of CO poisoning when you have one or more of the common symptoms? Do you take responsibility for knowing what is in the air you breathe? Who do you rely on for protecting you from this poisonous gas, from carbon monoxide?
It is a good thing that people around the world are working at understanding combustion and working to reduce exposures to poisonous gases. It is a good thing that private and public entities are working together to reduce poisonings. Let’s not forget to read the packaging on carbon monoxide alarms, and read the instructions and see who our good intentions have left behind; the vulnerable and those susceptible to levels of carbon monoxide that are harmful and undetected by the alarms utilized and offered.
It will be a better thing when more people are protected with the technology that is readily available to them. Most people don't even know that better protection exists, even those we have put in charge of the air we breathe. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO News Links
Feel the pain; don’t let this happen to your family
'I gave her a kiss and knew she wasn't right': Mother relives campsite gas ...
Daily Mail
Isabelle inhaled the lethal carbon monoxide smoke from the dying embers of the barbecue placed near the entrance of the family's tent by her father in order to keep them warm. The family had been celebrating Tracey's 40th birthday over the ...
Ontario, Canada
More than 178 free carbon monoxide fire alarms to be distributed in Perth in ...
EMC Perth News
More than 178 free carbon monoxide fire alarms to be distributed in Perth in coming months.
· 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.
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
Alaska | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan | Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Rhode Island | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia
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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
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
CO Experts
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
