“I hate quotations. Tell me what you know.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882, bio link)
Appliances, consumers, technicians, health care providers:
Make sure a service professional tests each combustion appliance using a testing instrument that can detect carbon monoxide (CO) or analyze the combustion gases. Today’s HVAC or boiler technician should also be able to measure building, chimney, duct and fuel pressures; this information may aid in the prevention of combustion system failure and CO generation. If you have symptoms described as carbon monoxide poisoning, seek medical testing! Carbon monoxide impairs and prevents oxygen delivery to the cells in your body.
Hypoxia is a deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching body tissues. This reduction of oxygen causes a very strong drive to correct the deficiency which results in various stresses on all bodily functions; the greater the deficiency, the greater the trauma and dysfunction. When a person inhales carbon monoxide, a chain reaction begins and compounds according to how much CO for how long and, what the pre-existing health conditions of this person are.
It is your choice on how seriously you want to take the threats of carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning; if you have doubts, visit with Carbon Monoxide Survivor at their web site. Carbon monoxide alarms save lives; so do personal CO monitors worn when you work and other times.
Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO News links
New Jersey
Carbon monoxide forces evacuation of Trenton Psychiatric
The Trentonian
At 3:45 p.m., firefighters recorded 100 parts per million of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that Battalion Chief Todd Fell said can be a silent killer, in one of the buildings. Seven patients have been temporarily dispersed to other ...
Colorado Who's responsible for installing, maintaining carbon monoxide detectors?
KXRM
Just before noon Sunday, firefighters were called to the Vista Peak Apartments on Potter Drive for a carbon monoxide alarm that was going off, and a resident that was not feeling well. On scene, the CSFD found more alarms sounding, and two people ..."This was a really cold weekend, we went on many, many calls for carbon monoxide," Sunny Smaldino, Spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Fire Department, said.
Low cost protection can mean a lifetime to someone
Carbon monoxide detectors can protect families from invisible killer
Mount Airy News
A variety of carbon monoxide detectors beginning at $20 as well as a fire extinguisher should be available in the home to help prevent tragedy's such as the Oct. 3 deaths of two children in Elkin. North Carolina Family and Consumer Science Extension ...
Weatherization is key to a healthy home
Alaska Dispatch
It is also an important step in making your home energy efficient and ensuring good indoor air quality. A recent article suggested a connection between home weatherization and unsafe indoor air quality. There are several assumptions made by the author, ...
Off road utility vehicle recalled for carbon monoxide poisoning hazards
CINewsNow.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Kubota has recalled one of its off road utility vehicles because carbon monoxide can build up in the vehicle cab and cause carbon ...
· 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!
