Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News May 22, 2013 - posts updated frequently - Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day. Scroll back in time and balance the carbon monoxide stories with the lessons learned.

“Somebody must change.” Steve Winwood

“Can't Find My Way Home”- Live - Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood- music link
 
-Link to: CO alarm standards
 
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. Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be before 70 PPM. It is for pregnant women, infants & children, the elderly and all people of vulnerable health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
 
CO and Air Quality News Links
Office Building in Havertown Evacuated for Carbon Monoxide Leak
iradiophilly.com

A two-story office building in Havertown was evacuated for over an hour early this afternoon for a carbon monoxide leak. The L&M Professional Center located at 31 S. Eagle Road near the intersection of West Chester Pike and Eagle Road was quickly ...

Rapid Response and Precaution
Five sent to hospital after building evacuated for potential gas leak
Calgary Herald

Molineaux said the patients had elevated levels of carbon monoxide in their blood. Crews checked air quality but picked up nothing in their instrumnets, he said.The occupants were allowed back in and left with carbon monoxide detectors as a precaution.

Jury: Company did not cause Greensboro carbon monoxide deaths
Greensboro News & Record

A Forsyth County jury ruled Monday that a home-warranty company's actions did not lead to the death of a Greensboro man in 2008 from carbon monoxide poisoning. Paula K. Gregory, who lives in Forsyth County, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in 2010 in ...

Carbon Monoxide Myths - CO Videos
carbonmonoxidemyths.com

Carbon Monoxide Videos. Videos clips and movies about carbon monoxide hazards and incidents.
 
Who is responsible for the air you breathe? Take control inside your homes.

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:

· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.

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-seven 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 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.
NOTE: Another camera is in operation from a lower angle.

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
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