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Fresno man, 81, injured in bizarre rooftop fall
Fresno Bee
An 81-year-old Fresno man was hurt Tuesday afternoon after he fell through a skylight on the roof of his home and suffered carbon monoxide exposure when the gas-powered leaf blower he was using was left running until his wife found him some time later…
4 Sent to Hospital with Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Patch.com
Tommy Rutledge said in a Tuesday afternoon press release that firefighters found dangerous levels of carbon monoxide inside a townhouse in the ...
Carbon monoxide leak in Madison
WMTV
MADISON, Wis.-- Crews are on the scene of a reported carbon monoxide leak at the Family Services Madison building on East Olin Avenue…
CO detector saved lives: Chief
Brockville Recorder and Times
“If it wasn't for the carbon monoxide detector that they had, they probably wouldn't have made it through the night,” Rob Bowman told The Recorder ...
New Evidence Linking Air Pollution to Congenital Defects
Business 2 Community
Children, the elderly, and individuals with impaired respiratory systems are especially sensitive to the effects of exposure to ozone, nitrogen dioxide, ...
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We have all been CO poisoned, some more than others
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.
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Fresno man, 81, injured in bizarre rooftop fall
Fresno Bee
An 81-year-old Fresno man was hurt Tuesday afternoon after he fell through a skylight on the roof of his home and suffered carbon monoxide exposure when the gas-powered leaf blower he was using was left running until his wife found him some time later…
4 Sent to Hospital with Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Patch.com
Tommy Rutledge said in a Tuesday afternoon press release that firefighters found dangerous levels of carbon monoxide inside a townhouse in the ...
Carbon monoxide leak in Madison
WMTV
MADISON, Wis.-- Crews are on the scene of a reported carbon monoxide leak at the Family Services Madison building on East Olin Avenue…
CO detector saved lives: Chief
Brockville Recorder and Times
“If it wasn't for the carbon monoxide detector that they had, they probably wouldn't have made it through the night,” Rob Bowman told The Recorder ...
New Evidence Linking Air Pollution to Congenital Defects
Business 2 Community
Children, the elderly, and individuals with impaired respiratory systems are especially sensitive to the effects of exposure to ozone, nitrogen dioxide, ...
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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:
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
A number of poisoned by carbon monoxide during holidays announced
Report.az
AZ/ During the holidays the Baku city ambulance and emergency care station (BCAECS) almost daily received appeals in relation to carbon monoxide ..
Frigid temperatures increase some health risks
WKOW
Doctors say they also see an increase in patients who have fallen, flu patients and people at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning from not ...
Newquay family's warning after close escape from deadly carbon monoxide
Cornish Guardian
A NEWQUAY family who narrowly survived living with a potentially deadly carbon monoxide leak for over three months are sharing their story ...
Toxic gasses increase death totals
Kotatv
Oliver White, Public information officer says that symptoms of carbon monoxide poison start off looking like food poisoning. including headaches, nausea. dizziness then vomiting occurs. Not seeking medical attention can cause death if left untreated…
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)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)
- Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive
- 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-Nine U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan |
Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
North Carolina | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island |Tennessee
Texas | Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
West Virginia
Texas | Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
West Virginia
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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