Carbon Monoxide News August 4, 2013 - posts updated frequently

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“…how many ears must one person have before he can hear people cry?”
"Blowing in the Wind" - Bob Dylan - music link

What is considered a “Normal” level of carbon monoxide? – a common question.

Some of the information reported in news stories can be misleading. Over the years and to date, it has often been suggested that “normal levels inside homes should be less than 50 parts per million (PPM) of carbon monoxide”. In other articles the “normal” levels are suggested to be below 35 PPM, 25 PPM or no more than 9 PPM.

Though the experts may have different opinions, current medical research indicates lower level exposures to carbon monoxide gases are more of a concern than the conventional and anecdotal wisdom often times presented. This wisdom has not translated into preventive action in any large part by the medical community however, they still need to test patients with symptoms when they are presented.

These references to “normal” are dangerous to suggest and could result in chronic exposures to this deadly gas and lead to unnecessary injury or death to elderly people and people with heart disease known and unknown. They can also present difficulties, injury or death to pregnant women, their fetus, infants, anyone with respiratory problems and others of “vulnerable” health.

Carbon monoxide levels that may be considered “normal” inside a home or building should be no more than the levels found outside the home or building. Have detection and alarming devices that can alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before it affects your health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

CO and Air Quality News Links  

Carbon Monoxide Exposure At North Carolina Farm Turns Deadly
Huffington Post
FRANKLIN, N.C. -- Authorities in western North Carolina say one person died and 16 others were hospitalized after being exposed to high levels of carbon ...

Agarbattis are hazardous to health
Deccan Chronicle
Burning incense releases pollutants, including carbon monoxide... Indoor air pollution is an international health concern. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 1 million people a year die from chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD), primarily a result of exposure to pollutants from cook stoves and open hearths. Burning incense releases similar pollutants, including carbon monoxide.

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

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

- 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
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
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

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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