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We can learn from others mistakes and efforts to prevent poisoning.
“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.” Dale Carnegie (1888-1955, bio link)
What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
You may be the only person who can prevent your own poisoning.
We are all vulnerable to carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the unit. 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 as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million).
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 and Air Quality News Links
Crews respond to report of 8-year-old girl with CO poisoning
fox13now.com
According to a press release from Cache County Sheriff’s Office, a 9-year-old girl from Nibley was boating on Hyrum Dam with her family, and she became sick after sitting on the back of the boat while the engine was running and ballasts were being filled with water....
Saving Lives.. One Carbon Monoxide Detector at a Time
WAND
According to the Center for Disease Control, 430 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisonings. On Saturday afternoon, senior citizens ...
Hookah smoking called worse than tobacco as St. John's lounge opens
South Asia Mail
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a factsheet on hookahs that smoke from hebal-based shishas "contain carbon monoxide and ...
16 suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at Tokyo bar
freenewspos.com
Police in Tokyo said Saturday that 16 bar customers and staff were taken to hospital on Friday night after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning…
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected
The Times News
Possible carbon monoxide poisoning sent several occupants of a Tamaqua house to the hospital shortly after noon Friday…
Seasonal triggers bring on asthma
Seacoastonline.com
Persons with asthma and other at-risk groups can use daily forecasts of the Air Quality Index to plan exercise and other outdoor activities for times ...
Saturday morning air quality is "UNHEALTHY" for Butte
KXLF Butte News
West of the divide Friday night thick smoke created "UNHEALTHY" air quality for Missoula, Frenchtown, Kalispell and Libby. A NW flow…
CO and Air Quality News Links
Crews respond to report of 8-year-old girl with CO poisoning
fox13now.com
According to a press release from Cache County Sheriff’s Office, a 9-year-old girl from Nibley was boating on Hyrum Dam with her family, and she became sick after sitting on the back of the boat while the engine was running and ballasts were being filled with water....
Saving Lives.. One Carbon Monoxide Detector at a Time
WAND
According to the Center for Disease Control, 430 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisonings. On Saturday afternoon, senior citizens ...
Hookah smoking called worse than tobacco as St. John's lounge opens
South Asia Mail
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a factsheet on hookahs that smoke from hebal-based shishas "contain carbon monoxide and ...
16 suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at Tokyo bar
freenewspos.com
Police in Tokyo said Saturday that 16 bar customers and staff were taken to hospital on Friday night after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning…
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected
The Times News
Possible carbon monoxide poisoning sent several occupants of a Tamaqua house to the hospital shortly after noon Friday…
Seasonal triggers bring on asthma
Seacoastonline.com
Persons with asthma and other at-risk groups can use daily forecasts of the Air Quality Index to plan exercise and other outdoor activities for times ...
Saturday morning air quality is "UNHEALTHY" for Butte
KXLF Butte News
West of the divide Friday night thick smoke created "UNHEALTHY" air quality for Missoula, Frenchtown, Kalispell and Libby. A NW flow…
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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