Link to: CO alarm standards – know when you are protected
“We live with our archetypes, but can we live in them?”
Poul Anderson (1927-1971, bio link)
Carbon monoxide displaces oxygen when we breathe it in
This displacement of oxygen in blood begins a process that generates a free radical or a disassociated molecule reaction. At lower poisonous levels the symptoms might be slower reaction time, weak muscular movement & dexterity, hampered visual focus, headache or nausea and may be immediate symptoms or poisonous enough to cause heart stresses in compensation for the loss of oxygen. CO poisoning has the potential of harming your central nervous system because of the disruption of oxygen delivery.
We are not all of equal health so it is vital we all have gainful knowledge about the health effects and the symptoms of CO poisoning. Do you know what your baseline carboxyhemoglobin level is? Perhaps, if you have lingering symptoms without relief, ask your health care provider about the health effects of carbon monoxide exposure and seek testing. It does not have to be a painful test; it can be non-invasive. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
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Second case of carbon monoxide poisoning hits NB
CTV News
There's been another case of carbon monoxide poisoning in New Brunswick. One day after plant workers in northern New Brunswick were exposed to the potentially lethal gas there are reports of another incident. Eleven people working inside a potato shed ...
Coal fire causes six carbon monoxide poisoning
Thurrock Gazette
A fire service spokesman said: “Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious threat and if people don't make a special effort to look out for the signs, or equip themselves with an alarm, then it is very easy for it to go undetected until it is too late ...
Carbon monoxide blamed for East Helena man's death
KXLF Butte News
Their cat also showed signs of monoxide poisoning. Nelson believes the vehicle parked in the garage was left accidentally left running for several hours, allowing carbon monoxide to slowly seep into the home. Nelson said, "In fact, maybe there was even ...
Gasoline powered saw poisons worker
Silent killer: Avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning in Carbon County
Rawlinstimes
Two weekends ago, the Rawlins Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a residence on Shetland Street. An occupant was operating a gas powered saw in the basement of the home, RFD shift captain Allen Robinson said.
Carbon monoxide exposure causes death
Beartooth NBC
Lewis and Clark County Coroner Mickey Nelson says 87 year old William Thaanum was found dead at his home on Sunday when family came over to visit. He says Thaanum's wife Marjorie and their cat suffered carbon monoxide poisoning as well, but are ...
Dog Saves Woman From Carbon Monoxide Death
W*USA 9
GERMANTOWN, MD ( WUSA ) --- A 35-year-old Germantown woman believes she is alive because her pet Boston Terrier woke her Tuesday Night as her condo was filling with poisonous carbon monoxide gas coming from a car which had been left running ...
Follow up details
CO incident at Litchfield warehouse sends 2 to hospital, sickens others
Nashua Telegraph
Litchfield, Londonderry and Hudson fire departments responded to Optimum Building Systems in Litchfield for carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday afternoon, January 23, 2013. Two people were transported by ambulance to local hospitals, and others ...
Carbon monoxide a concern for those trying to keep warm on the ice
KTIV
Whether or not you're taking part in the Okoboji Winter Games this weekend, authorities have a word of warning about the cold. They're reminding everyone of the danger of carbon monoxide. It's a concern since many people will be using portable heaters ...
Hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning risk increases as temps decrease
Asbury Park Press
Frigid temperatures are predicted to continue for several days. With such temperatures the risk for hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning increases. Hypothermia, a body temperature of less than or equal to 95oF, kills many Americans every year.
Who is responsible for the air you breathe?
Take control inside your homes.
The lowest U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 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 CO-Experts Model 2014 Brochure
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
Note this distraction from carbon monoxide poisoning:
Bald Eagle Camera Alcoa Bald Eagle Camera, Davenport, Iowa.
A friend of mine notified me that the pair of bald eagles has returned to their nest along the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. The Alcoa Company has their web cam up and running and viewing of the nest is possible during daylight hours, Central Standard Time, US. I looked for the first time recently and the nest was being rebuilt and tended to by the pair. The Alcoa Eagle website gives a good history of the pair and the company’s involvement with them. If you haven’t viewed this site through the hatching and growth of the eaglets, I think you may find it to be quite a live sight to see when you may have those periodic spare moments. This link will be posted on this site for those people who may wish to capture the link and watch the cycle of life of this nesting pair.
What does this have to do with carbon monoxide safety?
It is just a live web cam, perhaps a distraction from the headlines of death and injury. Please become aware of the air you breathe. Measurement is education. Measure your air accurately when measuring carbon monoxide. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
