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“Somebody holds the key.”
"Can't Find My Way Home" Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton - music link
What will you be doing today?
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
CO to blame for deaths of 3 in western Pa. fire
WTRF
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) - Officials in western Pennsylvania say carbon monoxide is to blame for the deaths of three people found after an early morning fire…
Cop injured in Coney Island fire arrives home
New York Daily News
Officer Rosa Rodriguez suffered carbon monoxide poisoning, which killed her partner Dennis Guerra, and left her hospitalized after an April arson ...
Update: Torquay house made safe after carbon monoxide incident
Torquay Herald Express
A fire service spokesman said: "It was a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The person was taken by land ambulance to Torbay Hospital."…
Air quality health alert issued for ABQ area
KOAT Albuquerque
The Environmental Health Department's Air Quality Program has issued a health alert due to smoke causing elevated levels of matter in the air…
Air quality team says 'learn before you burn;' open burning restrictions vary across state
KyForward.com
But before lighting that burn pile, the Kentucky Division for Air Quality reminds residents to 'learn before you burn.' Many people may not realize …
Town's air quality under scrutiny again
Ripley Today
Air pollution – which is responsible for killing hundreds of people in the county each year – can cause heart disease, respiratory illnesses and cancers…
Pittsburgh air quality still a problem, UPMC doctor says
Pittsburgh Business Times (blog)
Significant problems remain in Pittsburgh's air quality, despite improvements since the city's steelmaking days, Dr. Sally Wenzel, director…
7 Unexpected Ways to Fight Air Pollution
Care2.com
Air pollution is rising in the world's biggest cities, and health risks are growing with it. There are multiple ways living among chronic air pollution can ...
Not Cool; Delaying AC Repairs Could Diminish Indoor Air Quality
DigitalJournal.com
That's because there is a direct link between a central air conditioning system, indoor air quality and the health of homeowners and their families…
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
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
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.
Fieldpiece Instruments
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
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