“For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.”
Carl Sagan (1934-1996, bio link)
CO alarm standards - When do they sound off?
American Red Cross - Disaster Relief
The storm known as Sandy has resulted in staggering losses to life, health, property and spirit. Perhaps our generosity can assist in adding aid & comfort. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Storm aftermath – CO poisoning incidences continue
Experts warn of carbon monoxide's dangers
Reading Eagle
On Wednesday alone, Reading Hospital treated at least a half-dozen carbon monoxide-poisoned patients, and St. Joseph Medical Center treated another, all related to blackouts from the storm. Most were from generator's, but one was from an outdoor grill ...
Generators & other heating sources misused
As Sandy claims more lives, officials warn: Be careful running generators
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
NEWARK — With the number of Hurricane Sandy-related deaths in New Jersey attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning climbing to four today, officials are advising residents to take precaution as they run their generators on a day when more than 1.7 ... Steven Marcus, director of New Jersey's poison control center, said his team has been inundated with calls about carbon monoxide poisoning… "The stories that we’re hearing over the last couple of days are frightening," he said today…Marcus said it is not only generators that are causing problems but also charcoal grills, gas stoves and ovens. Symptoms from inhaling the colorless, odorless gas can be very similar to the flu. They include dizziness, shortness of breath and achiness. But by the time they are felt, Marcus said, it is almost too late.
Using a gas-powered generator? Know the risks
Philadelphia Inquirer
Carbon-monoxide fumes are invisible and odorless. Symptoms can easily be mistaken for something else: headache, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, and, in more serious cases, chest pain and loss of consciousness as the brain and heart are starved of ...
Michigan
Governor Declares Carbon Monoxide Safety And Awareness Week; Urges ...
Sacramento Bee
JACKSON, Mich., -- Falling temperatures signal to Michigan residents that heating season has arrived, and with it comes an increased risk of carbon monoxide dangers. That's why Gov. Rick Snyder has joined with Consumers ...
Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning
Carbonmonoxidekills.com
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Carbon monoxide toxicity
Emergency Medicine Ireland - By Andy Neill
Carbon monoxide is produced whenever there is incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In house fires there's frequently more burning that there is oxygen so lots of CO is produced. It is thought to be the commonest cause of death in house ...
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!
