CO alarm standards – know when you are protected
“The burden which is well borne becomes light.”
Ovid (43 B.C.E. - 17, bio link)
It is of primary importance that the health symptoms and the effects of CO poisoning are clearly understood, recognized, tested for, and remediated. Carbon monoxide at a high concentration is a deadly poison and in lesser concentrations can cause or compound illness symptoms for all people especially those who have vulnerable or pre-existing health conditions. Pregnancy is critical to protect from CO exposure, especially for the fetus.
It is an adult 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.
Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO News links
Carbon Monoxide Leaks Plague Other Hotels
Patch.com
The carbon monoxide leak at the Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport hotel in Burlingame is just one of many that have injured 170 people and killed eight over the past three years, according to a USA Today investigation. A man was hospitalized on Nov.
Fire log
Wicked Local
9:34 p.m. Fire and rescue units were dispatched to a carbon monoxide detector activation on Moraine Street. Unit was ventilated and readings dropped. Determined to be caused by the gas stove. Tenants did not wish to be evaluated. Monday, Nov. 12 ...
There are perils living in a combustion culture
Air quality alert issued for the area
The Keene Sentinel
The N.H. Department of Environmental Services is expecting air pollution concentrations to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive individuals in populated valley areas in southwestern New Hampshire — especially in Keene — for tonight into the late ...
A.M. roundup: Air quality alert issued til noon; afternoon rain possible
Green Bay Press Gazette
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality alert for eastern and south-central Wisconsin. The alert issued Sunday cites particle pollution, and it's rated orange, which means the air quality could be unhealthy for people in sensitive groups. It's scheduled to expire at noon Monday. The alert affects an area from Green Bay south to Kenosha ...
UGI urges homeowners to take precautions to prevent Carbon Monoxide ...
CBS 21
In addition to natural gas appliances, other common sources of Carbon Monoxide leaks include: chimneys; unvented, fuel-burning space heaters (especially if malfunctioning); and indoor use of a charcoal barbeque grill. Carbon Monoxide safety is ...
Added posting -11-21-2012
Fire crews help after car sets off carbon monoxide detectors
The Union Leader
Firefighters were summoned to 43 Boyd Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when one of the home's occupants showed symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure, including a headache and lightheadedness. Upon arrival, it became clear that no one was ...
The lowest U.L. 2034 carbon monoxide alarm test point is:
70 PPM to 149 PPM – resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions.
Increased education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Minnesota Department of Commerce
SAINT PAUL, MN – Each year about 50,000 people visit emergency rooms in the United States for CO poisoning, and more than 500 die each year from this silent, odorless, colorless gas. As part of Winter Hazard Awareness Week (November 5-9), the Minnesota Department of Commerce warns Minnesotans of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to take steps to avoid this “silent killer.”
Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning
Carbonmonoxidekills.com
Carbon Monoxide Information Website ... Carbon Monoxide Useful Links · Contact ... Get the Top ten carbon monoxide safety tips sent to your inbox:
Carbon monoxide toxicity
Emergency Medicine Ireland - By Andy Neill
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 video using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
· 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.
American Red Cross - disaster relief
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!
