Monday, December 30, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News December 30, 2013 - posts updated frequently

Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day.
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“Every artist was first an amateur.” 
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882, bio link)

Red Cross - Typhoon Appeal  continues in the Philippines. Another please, with hopes of another thank you. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

Red Cross - Disaster Relief to safely assist law enforcement, fire department, utility company, city, county and state authorities as repair and rebuilding moves forward. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning to yourself and others. Measure carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The more you test the more you learn. Measurement is education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety 
 
CO and Air Quality News Links
Simple fix alerts family to deadly CO leak
WBTV

A Mooresville family is back home after a carbon monoxide leak sent them to the hospital Sunday. After feeling sick over the holidays, a simple check ...

Hotel Open After Carbon Monoxide Scare
fox8.com

CLEVELAND — A carbon monoxide scare prompted an emergency evacuation of the Wyndham Hotel in Downtown Cleveland over the weekend…

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills teen, leaves 3 in coma
Kuwaittimes.net
 
KUWAIT: A teenager died and three others were hospitalized in critical condition after they inhaled carbon monoxide from burning coal left for heating ...

Canadian woman dies of carbon monoxide poisoning in Taipei
Focus Taiwan News Channel

(CNA) A Canadian tourist died in Taipei on Monday from carbon monoxide poisoning in an illegal hostel where she was staying, according to ...

Crown Boiler recalls home heating boilers due to carbon monoxide ...
Riverhead
LOCAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled ...

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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