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We will be teaching CO Safety programs the next 24 hours in Kansas and Missouri to three different audiences. Over 220 are registered as boiler technicians, gas companies, energy auditors, heating companies, fire departments and others. Carbon monoxide safety is everybody’s business. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Daylight Savings Time; time to be safe
Fire safety measures are urged
Cleveland Daily Banner
“Cleveland Fire Department wants to remind you to make a change that could save your life and the lives of your loved ones: change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors,” said CFD Chief Steve Haun. “Every year, preventable ...
Alaska fire fighters warn all; get carbon monoxide alarms
As Winter Approaches AFD Warns: Have a Carbon Monoxide Alarm
KTUU.com
Firefighters attribute the deaths to 2 main reasons: the family did not have a working carbon monoxide alarm in their home, and they had made a common mistake -- blocking a circular air-intake vent in their furnace room -- apparently out of concern ...
Generator
4 in Neb. treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
NECN
KETV-TV in Omaha reports ( ) that fire officials discovered high levels of carbon monoxide inside the home around 1 a.m. Sunday. Doctors say they examined a man, a woman and two children at Nebraska Medical Center. They say the male victim may have ...
Drug makers
Pair found dead in Coromandel cave named
TVNZ
A post mortem examination conducted on the bodies of the two men found has been completed, and acting detective senior sergeant Ross Patterson said the preliminary findings "are that they both died from the inhalation of carbon monoxide". "The ...
Self imposed poisoners, be aware
See Health Benefits 48 Hours After Quitting Smoking
Gonzales Inquirer
Carbon monoxide levels in the blood return to normal. The chance of a heart attack decreases. Nerve endings re-grow. There's an increase in the ability to taste and smell." Dr. Leers is an advocate for not smoking. Research has linked smoking to cancer, ...
North Carolina Carbon monoxide detectors available for the needy
Elkin Jonesville Tribune
DOBSON — The Surry County Child Protective Services Team is offering support to help keep residents safe from carbon monoxide poisoning and to comfort the homeless. “Everyone is predicting that it's going to be a bad winter,” said Amanda Dolinger, who ...
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
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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!
