“A resolution to avoid an evil is seldom framed till the evil is so far advanced as to make avoidance impossible.” Thomas Hardy (1840-1928, bio link)
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Family narrowly escapes carbon monoxide leak
KLTV
It is a deadly, silent killer. carbon monoxide. And an East Texas family is thankful today to be alive, after a leak of the poisonous gas sent them to the hospital. It happened Saturday morning at a home at Wylie Circle in Longview. When they turned ...
Generator Safety Key During Hurricane Sandy, Chief Says
Patch.com
Herchick said if the generator is faced so that the exhaust can blow indoors, including through an open window, residents and pets could be at risk of carbon monoxide in their homes. "It could choke animals," he said. Additionally, generators ...
Nov. 4 ends Daylight Saving Time, so it is time to 'Change your clock, change alarm batteries...
Midland Daily News
But as the furnaces kick back into full gear, it's also a good reminder to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per code, there should be at least one smoke detector in each bedroom, one in the hallway and the living room area ...
Equitable Gas Company Announces Severe Weather Safety Tips
Sacramento Bee
Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless and is produced when fossil fuels are burned. Although carbon monoxide is not flammable, it is dangerous and can be deadly. Carbon monoxide quickly weakens a person's body with flu-like symptoms such as ...
Air pollution worst in 6 months
EastDay.com
SHANGHAI has been experiencing some of its most serious and long-lasting air pollution in months, as well as weather conditions that have contributed to thick clouds and a haze that has grounded some flights and led to vehicular crashes which killed at ...
Researchers find environmental contaminants in day care centers
News-Medical.net
A new, comprehensive survey of day care centers by University of California, Berkeley, researchers found that, overall, the environmental quality in child care settings was similar to other indoor environments, but that levels of formaldehyde and ...
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!
