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Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others.
Help prevent injuries and deaths; don’t guess about carbon monoxide.
Measure carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The more you test the more you learn. Measurement is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
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Elderly couple dies of carbon dioxide poisoning in home in Manchester
KMOV.com
(KMOV) – An elderly couple was found dead in their home in Manchester in the 900 block of La Bonne Road Saturday afternoon…
Group raises awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning following boy's death
WSOC Charlotte
“My heart is to just to let everybody know about carbon monoxide detectors and that they need it in their homes to protect them. They need it in hotel ...
Ronald Mourton (66) and his son Matthew (14) died from carbon monoxide poisoning
mydeathspace.com
The father of a teenage boy who died accidentally Friday night from carbon monoxide poisoning in Millcreek Township has also died, a UPMC ...
One person taken to hospital after inhaling carbon monoxide at St Agnes property
West Briton
Cornwall's Fire and Rescue Service has issued carbon monoxide safety advice after one person was taken to hospital following a leak in a building at ...
Autumn in Zimbabwe — disposing of leaves
The Zimbabwe Standard
Carbon monoxide is absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and combines with red blood cells. This reduces the amount of oxygen the red ...
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Epidemiology - NC.gov
nc.gov
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas you can't see, smell, or taste. • CO poisoning can result from the burning of kerosene, propane, oil, coal ...
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning When Camping | Outdoor Base Camp
outdoorbasecamp.com
With camping being one of the most popular activities for families and couples to do together, there are many risks that could cause carbon monoxide ...
Excessive heat results in cancellation of West Valley baseball showdown
Los Angeles Daily News
Valley League baseball showdown involving Chatsworth and El Camino Real was canceled Friday as a result of poor air quality and excessive heat ...
Choking news for Alps visitors: Region is among the most polluted parts of France
Daily Mail
Steel factory in Macedonia dubbed 'Skopje's Chernobyl'
Greenfudge.org
Who is responsible for the air you breathe?
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 package and 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:
- 70 PPM to 149 PPM –resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the package and 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:
-Alcoa Eagle Nest Camera
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
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
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-eight U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Feb. 2014
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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
Nationally, the Red Cross provides food and shelter to people affected by as many as 70,000 fires annually, or about one fire every eight minutes.
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.
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The Energy Conservatory
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