Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News October 16, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“I believe in nothing, everything is sacred. I believe in everything, nothing is sacred.” Tom Robbins (1936, bio link)

CO and Air Quality News Links
Details few in carbon monoxide case
AberdeenNews.com

According to the fire department, high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the house. The names of the individuals were not recorded by either agency…

Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Amsterdam
NL Times

In Amsterdam and Amstelveen a total of sixteen people from five different houses have been taken to the hospital with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning…

Follow up - Berwick Theatre Installs Carbon Monoxide Alarms  
PA home page

The Diaugustine family lost it's patriarch, Vincent in July. His granddaughter, Renee vowed to keep the theatre open- she is currently trying to purchase digital…

Bulgaria has Europe's dirtiest air, report finds
GlobalPost

Bulgaria also has the highest concentration of sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide in the air. The new report said that European city-dwellers still breathe ...

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


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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