Carbon Monoxide News September 15, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn)
There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn)
And a time to every purpose, under Heaven”
The Byrds - "Turn! Turn! Turn!" - performed 10/23/65 lyrics

 

It is another good day when there are no new deaths or injuries as the result of carbon monoxide poisoning to report. But keep in mind, we have all been poisoned by carbon monoxide and we all will be again. We do live in a worldwide combustion based culture where the fires for heating, cooking, transportation, recreation and industry infiltrate our lives.

Take precautions and be aware of the risks and learn more about the sources of CO. Take precautions and at least defend yourself from severe poisonings by using personal monitors and alarms where necessary. If we don’t, our names might be posted in a story we may never get to read.

Where are personal CO monitors and alarm detectors needed? We do live in a combustion culture; most likely everywhere you go if you want to be responsible for the air you breathe. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety.

 

CO and Air Quality News Links

Canada's air quality 3rd best in world , tied with Australia
cbc.ca
Canadians breathe easier than most people in the world, ranking third in an-air quality index released by the World Health Organization on Monday…Estonia topped the list with the best air quality, Mauritius ranked second, and Canada tied with Australia for third…The global health body on Monday released its list of measurements ranking 1,100 cities in 91 countries. The list is intended to highlight the need to reduce outdoor air pollution, which is estimated to cause 1.34 million premature deaths each year..

How to improve indoor air quality as winter improves
The Pueblo Chieftain
With fall soon to give way to winter, many people will soon be spending more time indoors. Poor indoor air quality can cause multiple problems. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, poor indoor air quality can increase a person’s risk of developing pneumonia, and it also may aggravate existing respiratory conditions such as asthma. Long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, respiratory diseases and even cancer…

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:
- 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

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
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

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