Carbon Monoxide News October 1, 2013 - posts updated frequently

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A friend of mine recently sent me a news article from England that estimated over 35 million people from the United Kingdom do not have carbon monoxide protection in their homes, homes that burn fossil fuels for heating & cooking & pleasure. The discussion was being led towards an estimate of how many homes in the United States lack carbon monoxide alert protection where it is needed.

I don’t have a numerical answer but I can say that even those numbers in the U.S. who do have carbon monoxide alarms in their homes are not adequately protected from the gas at levels that can make one sick for days, weeks, months or longer, if their alarms are high level alarms. The alarms most commonly purchased and mandated by law in some states, can be manufactured to be more accurate at lower levels and give all people everywhere better protection, but for some reason over the years, the major manufacturers have not even introduced an alternative product for people of vulnerable health, perhaps someone in your household.

There are better alarms, ones that alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide at the early stages of a fire or an appliance malfunction that can mean the difference between life and death, a good day and a bad day. There are better alarms available, ones that alert you to the poison at levels around 10 parts per million (PPM).

The head of household has to decide on how much those in their care are worth protecting at what level. The alarm you have, if it is listed under the U.L. 2034 Standard is a high level alarm. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

 

CO and Air Quality News Links

Child fire victims names released
Hickory Daily Record
“The little boy had passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning,” Strauch said. “The little girl, we couldn't run her blood, but we are suspecting it's carbon…

Manheim Twp. woman's death blamed on running car, carbon ...
Lancaster Newspapers
A Manheim Township woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning after she apparently forgot to shut off her car last week, a coroner said Monday…

Fire service warning over CO deaths
Austrian Times
Following the tragic deaths of three people in the Favoriten district of Vienna at the weekend, the fire service is warning people of the danger of 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 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

World population counter

- 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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