“He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.” Francis Bacon (1561-1626, bio link)
Sick first, but saved by the alarm
Expressway: A silent killer invaded my home
Newsday
Suddenly I heard a beeping sound and a voice announcing, "CARBON MONOXIDE!" The alarm in the basement was going off. I thought about going down to check a malfunction, but blessedly, I called 911 instead. Within minutes I gave my address and was ...
Three hospitalized by carbon monoxide fume
ABC2 News
FORT MEADE, Md. - Three people were hospitalized Friday afternoon after carbon monoxide fumes forced the evacuation of an Army Reserve center at Fort Meade, police said. According to police, two ventilation vents malfunctioned and caused fumes into ...
Canada, maybe this alarm will sound loud enough, again
Calls for Quick Action After Carbon Monoxide Scare
Newstalk 1010
A recent carbon monoxide scare has a man who knows the dangers pushing for mandatory detectors in virtually all Ontario homes calling for quick action from the Ontario government. Last Tuesday, a Toronto daycare was evacuated after carbon monoxide ...
Connecticut issues reminders about CO dangers
TheDay.com
With cold weather approaching, the state Department of Public Health reminded residents Friday about the dangers of carbon monoxide and encouraged residents to have their heating systems serviced and carbon monoxide detectors installed in their homes ... The state health department collected 143 laboratory reports of CO poisonings, including five deaths, in the 12 days after the October snowstorm. Only 35 percent of the people involved in the CO poisoning cases interviewed after last year's October snowstorm reported having a CO detector in their home, the department said.
United Kingdom
National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week to launch in November
H&V News
Carbon Monoxide Awareness, a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, will be hosting the seventh National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. The charity actively supports the victims of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and also raises awareness of ...
· 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!
