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Carbon monoxide, there’s knowing about it...
and then there’s
measuring it.
Predicting
when an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning will occur is not something anyone can do, but some
circumstances make it foreseeable that it will occur. This is why so many of
the CO safety and awareness statements found in the published articles are
redundant. The fact is, the warning does need repeating often. How many people do you know who are not aware of how much carbon monoxide they are in doing their daily routines? Some people just don’t get it, don’t understand it, have no respect for the gas or, who knows why?
Maybe it is because
"accidents happen to someone else". But it is foreseeable that you
will read about deaths occurring in this news blog again, despite the
collective efforts around the world to prevent death from carbon monoxide
poisoning. Do not ignore the warnings.
· If you use any kind of a cooking fire inside or even under an awning or in a garage with the door open, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you run a gasoline fueled generator or work tool inside a building or too close to an opening in a building, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you are in a boat and the motor or generator is on, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you do not have your gas, oil, coal or wood heating systems tested for performance and carbon monoxide generation, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you are in the cockpit of a small airplane you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you live in a highly congested, urban area where there are millions of combustion systems of all types and uses, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you let others be responsible for the air you breathe you can expect the gas to have an effect.
Carbon monoxide poisoning, anytime, anywhere; please be prepared. Low level measurement for CO is educational and life altering. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
· If you use any kind of a cooking fire inside or even under an awning or in a garage with the door open, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you run a gasoline fueled generator or work tool inside a building or too close to an opening in a building, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you are in a boat and the motor or generator is on, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you do not have your gas, oil, coal or wood heating systems tested for performance and carbon monoxide generation, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you are in the cockpit of a small airplane you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you live in a highly congested, urban area where there are millions of combustion systems of all types and uses, you can expect the gas to have an effect.
· If you let others be responsible for the air you breathe you can expect the gas to have an effect.
Carbon monoxide poisoning, anytime, anywhere; please be prepared. Low level measurement for CO is educational and life altering. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO and Air Quality News Links
Elevated CO level forces evacuation of Hillside residencesChicago Tribune
Chief Kuryla said the carbon monoxide levels were back to normal after the buildings were ventilated and residents were allowed to return to their homes by 5 ...
Protecting Your Home in Cold Weather
KMVT
Carbon monoxide poisoning is also a major concern. Says Wright ... And, be sure to replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors now…
Wind Lake firefighters to deliver pizzas Wednesday night
Journal Times
The Racine County fire departments and local pizza restaurants are teaming up to deliver fire safety information, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors along ...
Consumers Energy reminds customers of carbon monoxide dangers ...
WKZO
LANSING -- As winter approaches, Consumers Energy is reminding customers of the dangers of carbon monoxide. It's Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week in Michigan, and Consumers Energy's Roger Morgenstern says this is the time for people to start getting their furnaces checked... He tells us that most carbon monoxide leaks occur because of a malfunctioning furnace or chimney. Morgenstern also says that everyone should also have a carbon monoxide detector in their home, since it's impossible to smell the gas and know it's there. He advises the best place to keep it is close to the home's bedrooms…
Carbon Monoxide CO - a Silent Killer
Interestingarticles.com
Our senses, which often warn us of danger, are helpless against this lethal gas. Carbon monoxide is found in combustion fumes produced by common things that are used every day, such as small gasoline engines, gas ranges and heaters, stoves, oil lanterns, heating systems, as well as the cars, trucks, and buses used for transportation…
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
- 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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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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