Thursday, October 17, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News October 17, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't.” Pete Seeger (1919, bio link)
 
CO and Air Quality News Links
Cops: Merrillville family dies from carbon monoxide poisoning 
nwitimes.com

MERRILLVILLE | A family of four was found dead Wednesday from carbon monoxide poisoning at a rental house at 825 W. 70th Avenue, police said. The bodies ...

Firehouse Subs donates $18100 in equipment to NMB Fire Rescue
WMBF

The carbon monoxide monitor will be used to help detect carbon monoxide poisoning in firefighters and victims to expedite treatment. The backpacks will aide in ...

2 Park Police Officers Receive Prestigious State Award
WWNY TV 7

The quick thinking and heroic actions of two state park police officers, who rescued a summer boater overcome by carbon monoxide fumes, have been…

Ohio bill requires carbon monxide detectors in schools
Watchdog.org

Jim Hughes has introduced S.B. 162 that would require any school — public or private school — to install carbon monoxide detectors in every building. It would ...


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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