“Education doesn't change life much. It just lifts trouble to a higher plane of regard.” Robert Frost (1874-1963, 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
Anytime, anywhere; are you prepared for carbon monoxide gas exposure?
Predicting when an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning will occur is not something anyone can do, but some circumstances make it foreseeable that it will occur. This is why so many of the CO safety and awareness statements are redundant.
The fact is, some people just don’t get it, don’t understand it, have no respect for the gas or, who knows why? Maybe it is because "accidents happen to someone else". But it is foreseeable that you will read about deaths occurring in this news blog again, despite the collective efforts around the world to prevent death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
· If you use any kind of a cooking fire inside or even under an awning or in a garage with the door open, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you run a gasoline fueled generator or work tool inside a building or too close to an opening in a building, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you are in a boat and the motor or generator is on, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you do not have your gas, oil, coal or wood heating systems tested for performance and carbon monoxide generation, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you are in the cockpit of a small airplane you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you live in a highly congested, urban area where there are millions of combustion systems of all types and uses, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you let others be responsible for the air you breathe you can expect the gas to have an effect.
Carbon monoxide poisoning, anytime, anywhere; please be prepared. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO News links
Carbon Monoxide Leak Sends 25 Students To Hospitals
CBS2 Chicago
CHICAGO (STMW) — About 25 children were hospitalized in good condition after a carbon monoxide leak at a school in the Far South Side Burnside neighborhood Monday afternoon. The children were suffering from nausea, vomiting and headaches before ...
High carbon monoxide levels led to evacuation of Monticello Village Hall
Mid-Hudson News
Mayor Gordon Jenkins issued a news release on November 1 saying the facility was closed on October 31 because of an electrical malfunction, but now he said it was actually because of reported higher than normal carbon monoxide levels. Five village ...
Governor urges precautions on use of alternative heating devices during ...
Warren Reporter
He also re-issued a warning on the carbon monoxide dangers of portable generators. “With many households, especially those in communities affected by storm surge from Hurricane Sandy, continuing to suffer through days and nights without electricity and ...
California
November is California Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
Aptos Times
SACRAMENTO – November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness month and CAL FIRE is reminding all residents of the importance of having a working carbon monoxide alarm. As of July 1, 2011, state law requires owners of single family homes with attached ...
A Cautionary Tale Of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
NBC4i.com
Each year, an average of 170 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning, but many more are sickened by it. We all know it as a silent killer; and this time of year, it is especially important to remind yourselves of the dangers of carbon monoxide.
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
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
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!
