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Hannah Griggs Art Project is Thursday, Oct. 23
Cannon Falls Beacon
At the age of three she died from carbon monoxide poisoning, and the art project is a way of keeping her memory alive as well as sharing her love of art with other children. The Griggs pushed for and helped pass Hannah's Law, which requires carbon monoxide detectors within 10 feet of every bedroom…
Ontario, Canada
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Are Mandatory
Town of Gananoque
The Provincial Government has adopted Ontario Regulation 194/14 which requires all building owners to install carbon monoxide alarms…
New Carbon Monoxide Detector Law still hits close to home
Bay Today
The province has made it law on October 15th that Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required in your home or apartment. However, a tragic incident ... “ A handful of communities had already enacted it and many times it was because something happened close to that community, and as you know unfortunately the North Bay community was hit hard because both families that were involved with that came from here,” said Fire Chief Grant Love, noting one of his firefighters was the brother of the Laurie Hawkins who passed away on that tragic day in December of 2008…
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?
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
Hannah Griggs Art Project is Thursday, Oct. 23
Cannon Falls Beacon
At the age of three she died from carbon monoxide poisoning, and the art project is a way of keeping her memory alive as well as sharing her love of art with other children. The Griggs pushed for and helped pass Hannah's Law, which requires carbon monoxide detectors within 10 feet of every bedroom…
Ontario, Canada
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Are Mandatory
Town of Gananoque
The Provincial Government has adopted Ontario Regulation 194/14 which requires all building owners to install carbon monoxide alarms…
New Carbon Monoxide Detector Law still hits close to home
Bay Today
The province has made it law on October 15th that Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required in your home or apartment. However, a tragic incident ... “ A handful of communities had already enacted it and many times it was because something happened close to that community, and as you know unfortunately the North Bay community was hit hard because both families that were involved with that came from here,” said Fire Chief Grant Love, noting one of his firefighters was the brother of the Laurie Hawkins who passed away on that tragic day in December of 2008…
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.
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
Five people hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak near 27th & Greenfield WDJT
MILWAUKEE -- A faulty boiler could be the cause of a carbon monoxide leak at a home near 27th and Greenfield that sent five people to the hospital ...
Prosecutions over 'killer cookers' are welcomed
Plymouth Herald
Beko, the world's biggest manufacturer of kitchen appliances, is to be prosecuted by Trading Standards for 69 offences related to failing to inform customers and the relevant authorities of the risks some of its products posed… The two families paid tribute to their sons saying Richard was a happy-go-lucky man who enjoyed photography and music. Mrs Branton described Kevin as a very intelligent person who loved working outside and wanted to go back to college to train to be an engineer…
Alarm saves family from potential CO disaster
Airdrie City View
An Airdrie family is safe and sound because their carbon monoxide (CO) detector did its job on Oct. 5 and alerted them to the danger, according to the ... The roof of the home was being re-shingled at the time of the incident, according to Rabel, and investigators have determined that workers had improperly installed a vent cap, blocking ventilation into the home…
Recognizing Carbon Monoxide Emergencies - Dispatch Concerns & Responder Detection
911 Magazine James Strohecker
For dispatchers, there’s an important lesson to be learned. It’s not only the citizens whose life may be endangered when the possibility of CO is present. The very responders they dispatch in could be at risk without proper detection…
Preparing your furnace for winter
KTVO
While running your furnace keeps your house warm, there is potential for carbon monoxide. To ensure safety, it's important you…
Waterloo Region fire departments aim to educate the public on dangers of carbon monoxide in ...
Waterloo Record
John Percy of the Waterloo Fire Department displays a battery operated carbon monoxide detector on Thursday. Such detectors are now mandatory in ...
Five things NYSEG and RG&E recommend to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Auburn Citizen
New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric are advising customers to take action to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning…
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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