Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News August 20, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
Scroll back in time for archived CO News links.


“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.”
Helen Keller (1880-1968, bio link) 

CO and Air Quality News Links  
Carbon monoxide poisoning in Clackamas Co. sends 5 to hospital
kgw.com

Five people have been taken to the hospital after they reportedly suffered carbon monoxide poisoning, fire officials said. Crews were dispatched at around 7 a.m. ...
 
This year marks the sixth anniversary of the Illinois Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act, which requires homeowners and landlords to install carbon monoxide ...

You are bound to be subjected to more air pollution if you live in a big city compared to people living in smaller adjacent areas. Though it is no secret that population is a major contributing factor to air population, until NASA's recent study, there has been no proper evidence that shows to what extent population contributes to air pollution…

Who is responsible for the air you breathe? Take control inside your homes.

-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

Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.

These following links may be of some use to you:
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The World Clock - Time Zones
- Google Maps-
- Earthquake Map

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American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)

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Current Data for Atmospheric CO2
- Federal Aviation Administration CO warning
- Carbon monoxide toxicity-Emergency Medicine Ireland
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.
- Carbon Monoxide detection -  National Fire Protection Association
Increased education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Minnesota Department of Commerce

Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning Carbonmonoxidekills.com

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

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

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