“To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction.”
Isaac Newton (1643-1727, bio link)
Cannot deny the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, at any level
Carbon monoxide becomes a hazard when it is being produced in enough concentrations to hurt someone and when there is an opening in a combustion system where it can get out to where it can be breathed in. In many systems, CO production can be controlled from the time of fire inauguration to the end of its’ life through service diligence and, there are exhaust controls or mechanisms to safely help escort the combustion gases out of the system and building. These systems require diligence of maintenance to maintain their safe and efficient operation.
Systems like cars, trucks, forklifts, motor boats, snowmobiles, jet skis, race cars, monster trucks, airplanes and all systems that use gasoline, propane, diesel or similar fuel usually also have open exhaust systems where the potential for combustion gas exposures are greater. It is much more difficult to reduce the carbon monoxide levels in these systems.
The threat of carbon monoxide gas exposure is quite common. Ignoring this threat is also quite common. At one time lower levels of carbon monoxide were considered a nuisance and not to be concerned with. Today those same levels are above the fire department evacuation levels. What we learn may be just what we fend off at the onset of a confrontation with denial. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
· 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
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
Google Maps to reference the locations referenced in these Internet headlines.
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!
