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GM Recalls Chevrolet Volt Due To Carbon Monoxide Risk
Immortal News
General Motors announced that it is recalling 50,249 Chevrolet Volt plug-in vehicles for a software fix to ensure consumers are not subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning... The heart of the problem is common among hybrid cars: drivers cannot easily tell if the engine is running or when the car is only running on battery power. When the Volt is in electric mode, it runs very quietly and a driver may forget to turn it off, or the battery may drain and the gas generator may start. If the engine turns on to recharge the battery inside a garage and the consumer is unaware, they can be poisoned…
Seven hospitalized after CO exposure in Iredell Co.
WBTV
Thursday morning both women saw what happens when carbon monoxide gets into a house and there's no working detector. Two women, a man, and four police officers were treated for carbon monoxide exposure at a house on the same street where Kinder and Franco live…
Carbon monoxide forces apartment evacuation
News 12 Westchester
An apartment building in Sleepy Hollow had to be evacuated overnight after a carbon monoxide scare…
5 Health Questions Every Woman Should Ask Herself Right Now
Huffington Post
Every year, more than 20,000 Americans end up in the ER after inhaling the colorless, odorless toxic gas. Install a carbon monoxide detector on each ...
Two officers released after carbon monoxide incident
Mooresville Tribune
Two of the three Mooresville police officers hospitalized for exposure to carbon monoxide Thursday morning have been released, town officials said…
KeyBank fined by OSHA
Toledo Blade
OSHA said its investigation found the Superior Street building’s boiler was improperly installed and not operating correctly. OSHA said three employees were taken to a hospital for exposure testing…
No Carbon Monoxide Detectors For Schools Impacted By Gas Outage
KKTV 11 News
This despite a warning from Springs firefighters that people impacted by the gas outage needed to make sure they had a working carbon monoxide alarms...
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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?
"Tin Man" America - music link, vintage
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GM Recalls Chevrolet Volt Due To Carbon Monoxide Risk
Immortal News
General Motors announced that it is recalling 50,249 Chevrolet Volt plug-in vehicles for a software fix to ensure consumers are not subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning... The heart of the problem is common among hybrid cars: drivers cannot easily tell if the engine is running or when the car is only running on battery power. When the Volt is in electric mode, it runs very quietly and a driver may forget to turn it off, or the battery may drain and the gas generator may start. If the engine turns on to recharge the battery inside a garage and the consumer is unaware, they can be poisoned…
Seven hospitalized after CO exposure in Iredell Co.
WBTV
Thursday morning both women saw what happens when carbon monoxide gets into a house and there's no working detector. Two women, a man, and four police officers were treated for carbon monoxide exposure at a house on the same street where Kinder and Franco live…
Carbon monoxide forces apartment evacuation
News 12 Westchester
An apartment building in Sleepy Hollow had to be evacuated overnight after a carbon monoxide scare…
5 Health Questions Every Woman Should Ask Herself Right Now
Huffington Post
Every year, more than 20,000 Americans end up in the ER after inhaling the colorless, odorless toxic gas. Install a carbon monoxide detector on each ...
Two officers released after carbon monoxide incident
Mooresville Tribune
Two of the three Mooresville police officers hospitalized for exposure to carbon monoxide Thursday morning have been released, town officials said…
KeyBank fined by OSHA
Toledo Blade
OSHA said its investigation found the Superior Street building’s boiler was improperly installed and not operating correctly. OSHA said three employees were taken to a hospital for exposure testing…
No Carbon Monoxide Detectors For Schools Impacted By Gas Outage
KKTV 11 News
This despite a warning from Springs firefighters that people impacted by the gas outage needed to make sure they had a working carbon monoxide alarms...
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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.
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
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
Troy PD closes CO case with no charges
Troy Daily News
TROY — On Thursday, Troy Police Department closed its investigation with no charges filed regarding three children's deaths due to carbon monoxide ...
Great job by the Meaford Fire Department
Simcoe.com
Entering the house they found high readings of carbon monoxide in several rooms. After systematically eliminating sources, the problem was detected ...
Nebraska Legislature passes bill to require carbon monoxide detectors
Omaha World-Herald
LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to require that carbon monoxide detectors be installed when homes are sold, rented or ...
Carbon Monoxide Safety - El Paso County, Colorado, Public Service Announcement
- 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 |
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
Entering the house they found high readings of carbon monoxide in several rooms. After systematically eliminating sources, the problem was detected ...
Nebraska Legislature passes bill to require carbon monoxide detectors
Omaha World-Herald
LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to require that carbon monoxide detectors be installed when homes are sold, rented or ...
Carbon Monoxide Safety - El Paso County, Colorado, Public Service Announcement
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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