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Gas risks with renovation – and how to avoid them
Property Observer
Faulty appliances, flue blockages and gas leaks can all lead to the production of carbon monoxide, a highly poisonous colourless, odourless and ...
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1.3 Million Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled
DailyFinance
More than 1 million alarms intended to alert people to smoke and carbon monoxide in their homes are being recalled because of a defect that could cause them to fail, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday. The Kidde smoke alarms and combination smoke detector/CO alarms are hard-wired, and can fail following a power outage, the CPSC said. About 1.2 million were sold in the U.S. and about 112,000 were sold in Canada. The problem, Kidde said, is in the programming code of the devices….
We have all been CO poisoned, some more than others
The following link takes you to a site with views from those who have been poisoned. The seriousness of carbon monoxide poisoning, the grief, suffering and disorientations experienced are clearly portrayed with the intent to help others and prevent future poisonings. With respect, please visit:
The following link takes you to a site with views from those who have been poisoned. The seriousness of carbon monoxide poisoning, the grief, suffering and disorientations experienced are clearly portrayed with the intent to help others and prevent future poisonings. With respect, please visit:
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 carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.
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) or lower.
You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.
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, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.
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.
GET BUSY
Measurement is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO and Air Quality News Links Seven people in hospital after carbon monoxide leak
KYMA
Seven people are in the hospital tonight after a carbon monoxide leak at 412 N. Industrial Ave. in San Luis, Arizona. The San Luis Fire Department ...
Reaction is a great start!
Others should be pro-active before incident or injury occurs.
Legislation Filed Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detectors
WICS-TV
State Senator Sam McCann of Carlinville, filing new legislation this week in the aftermath of the carbon monoxide leak at the North Mac Intermediate School. The measure would require all schools in Illinois to have approved carbon monoxide detectors in all buildings where students are present. Exceptions would be made for schools without a source of carbon monoxide. More than 160 students and staff were taken to area hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning on Monday….
Memories of loss help prevent futures losses
Word of warning from Blount Co. firefighters on Carbon Monoxide
WATE-TV
Five people died from carbon monoxide poisoning on September 18, 2011 in Clarksville ... "My husband's sister died of carbon monoxide poisoning…
Make a clean sweep of your chimney
Fenton Tri County Times
Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors in your home and check them regularly…
Devon and Somerset caravan and trailer users urged to fit fire alarms
Somerset County Gazette
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that has no colour, taste or smell and can be produced by appliances that use gas, wood, oil or coal…
How to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning
British Gas
Take a look at the below infographic and learn the four steps to protecting your home and family from carbon monoxide poisoning…
Carbon monoxide and your baby
March of Dimes
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is dangerous for everyone - especially babies. Learn the simple steps you can take around your home to protect ...
Charity's 9th Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week starts Monday 17th November
NARU
An appeal from Lynne Griffiths, President Carbon Monoxide Awareness Charity and Founder of National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week…
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 22nd to 28th September 2014
Louth County Council
Louth County Council is urging householders to be aware of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide build-up in the home as part Carbon ...
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
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- 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
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- 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.
Fieldpiece Instruments
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
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