Saturday, September 14, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News September 14, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“We always admire the other person more after we've tried to do his job.” William Feather (1889-1981, bio link)

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention requires source reduction through vigilant set up and servicing of the equipment that has foreseeable abilities to generate the poison. Combustion equipment used for heating of air and water and for cooking should be verified they are installed to manufacturer specifications and with regard to best practices and code requirements. Installing equipment without verification seems negligent and a poor business practice.

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention also requires personal protection at home and away from home. How well you want to be protected or how well you want to protect those you are responsible for as a landlord, spouse, parent or provider surely depends upon how aware you are of carbon monoxide threats that can impact all people of variable health conditions.
 
There are carbon monoxide alarms that can cost as little as $20.00. This will work for you if you have a $20.00 family, or a $20.00 law; they are designed to notify you when the concentration is high and deadly. If you would like to be notified about the presence of the poison before symptoms are experienced, get a better alarm; get a better law. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
 
CO and Air Quality News Links
'Beat the Beep' campaign launched to raise carbon monoxide ...
NECN

'Beat the Beep' campaign launched to raise carbon monoxide awareness ... Worcester Fire Education Division said, “Carbon monoxide alarms don't last forever…

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 packageand 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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