“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895, bio link)
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State of Washington
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirement begins January 1st
scaoa.com
The deadline for installing Carbon Monoxide Alarms/Detectors in all rentals is January 1, 2013. The following is updated information regarding carbon monoxide ...
Illinois approaches safety anniversary
Check your carbon monoxide detectors
KSDK
East St. Louis, IL -- Illinois residents are reminded to check their carbon monoxide detectors as the Illinois Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act hits its fifth anniversary. Representatives from the East St. Louis Fire Department and State Fire ...
Free Carbon Monoxide Alarms From The Fire Department
FOX2now.com
The St. Louis city fire department received a $5,000 grant for carbon monoxide alarms. The alarms are designed to sound before an average, healthy adult would experience symptoms. At lower levels of exposure, the mild effects that are often mistaken ...
Ireland steps up to educate & protect children from CO
New Carbon Monoxide Awareness Badge Launched
Build.ie
It is hoped the badge will raise awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning among younger people, providing key information not only for their own future but also for their parents, grandparents and peers. After a successful three-month pilot scheme, the ...
Poland, sobering CO injury statistics
Carbon monoxide
Sunday - Catholic Weekly
Despite warnings about the danger of asphyxiation with the carbon monoxide, the invisible killer gathers the fatal harvest every year. Obviously not everybody realise that in a colder season when flats' heating is essential, we must care not only about ...
CO News replay link: CO alarm standards - When do they sound off?
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 ...
Aviators – note:
(PDF) Federal Aviation Administration warning; Carbon Monoxide: a Deadly Menace
Carbon Dioxide earth atmospheric update levels;
Current Data for Atmospheric CO2
· 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!
