“A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.” Bill Cosby (1937, bio link)
Unvented heaters, breathing combustion gases
Never put unvented heaters inside your home unless you wish to breathe combustion gases. If you breathe combustion gases you will breathe less oxygen, perhaps displace the oxygen that may be needed for the cells in your body. If you are doing it for yourself, make that choice but don’t make your children be a part of that mistake. There may be a smarter alternative than unvented, fuel fired space heaters.
When the power goes out many rely on gasoline fueled electric generators. Do not put these inside a building even if doors and windows are open. You must respect the evil of the combustion gas. It is stronger than you.
Carbon monoxide protection is a great idea. How well are you protected today? Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO News links
Turning The Heat On Safely
WOWT
Most of us have them and need them when the temperature drops, but furnaces can leak poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. It can give you a headache or could even kill you. A local union is responding to homes across the metro, ...
Prepare heating systems for cooler weather now
El Dorado Times
For the homeowner with a fireplace, the chimney and flue needs to be cleaned to assure a good airflow and prevent any issues with carbon monoxide, Kramer said. Soot can accumulate in a chimney and it can actually catch fire. Keeping the chimney clean ...
Carbon monoxide, a gas that kills
Amsterdam News
There is a gas I didn't mention that is produced in our homes by water heaters, gas stoves, heating systems and dryers. This gas is carbon monoxide. The unique property of this gas is that it can displace oxygen in the blood. The red material in the ...
On the air quality front
Beijing completes air quality monitoring network after public pressure and US ...
Washington Post By Associated Press, AP.
BEIJING — Beijing authorities have completed a network of monitors that will more accurately measure air quality in the smog-ridden city after being pushed into it by public pressure and pollution reports from the U.S. embassy.
Stricter pollution regulations would be a breath of fresh air
Deseret News
This year has been a strong indication that air pollution is no longer just our wintertime problem. If you have taken your blood pressure lately, it is likely higher than usual. Mine is. It's one of many side effects of breathing pollution. Even small ...
Arizona emissions checks test drivers' patience
AZ Central.com
States test emissions as part of the Clean Air Act. Regions with significant air-pollution problems, such as the Phoenix and Tucson areas, must test emissions to reduce pollution or risk losing millions in federal highway funds. But states have options ...
· 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!
