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Safety trumps worry that bill on carbon monoxide detectors overreaches
Omaha World-Herald
LINCOLN — Opponents of government mandates questioned a bill Tuesday that would require carbon monoxide detectors be installed when homes are sold, rented or significantly renovated… But supporters of Legislative Bill 34 carried the day with stories of deaths, near-deaths and illnesses caused by the colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. “This is a reasonable mandate because carbon monoxide is a killer, a silent killer,” said State Sen. Bob Krist of Omaha…
Hyperbaric Chamber Could Treat Multiple CO Poisoning Patients
WKEF ABC 22
MIAMISBURG-- After three Troy teenagers died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning, we investigated what life saving technology is available to treat CO ...
The following linked report includes quotes from physicians who are under trained or lack the testing devices that can non-invasively detect carbon monoxide poisoning within a minute in patients presenting symptoms. "It’s a damn shame." Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Treating CO Poisoning
WKEF ABC 22
Doctors told us it can be extremely hard to distinguish between the flu and carbon monoxide poisoning because they share many of the same ...
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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
Gas leak forces Kelly's restaurant in Quincy to evacuate twice
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QUINCY, ILL. -- Kelly's Restaurant in Quincy was evacuated twice on Tuesday after two reported carbon monoxide leaks…
Please note, the following linked report suggests a blockage in the "ventilation" system generated a condition resulting in carbon monoxide production and dissemination. It appears they are actually referring to the “venting” system of the combustion equipment, preventing combustion gas from exhausting.
Lakewood Elementary expected to reopen Wednesday after carbon monoxide leak
Dallas Morning News
Classes are expected to resume Wednesday at Lakewood Elementary School as some parents wonder why a carbon monoxide leak that sickened ...
Fears Turns To Frustration For Lakewood Elementary Parents
CBS Local
He was one of the many students who got sick as a result of a carbon monoxide buildup that forced an evacuation…
Lakewood Students & Staff Complained Of Illness Before CO Leak
CBS Local
There were headaches and upset stomachs at one Dallas elementary school more than 24 hours ago, but this wasn’t about some virus or bug making its way across campus. The carbon monoxide leak meant children, faculty, and staff were rushed from the campus of Lakewood Elementary Tuesday morning. But there were some 50 complaints of headaches and nausea on Monday. Now, parents are asking if the hazardous situation could have been detected before it got to that point…
No Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Most North Texas Schools
CBS Local
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – According to Texas law, schools are not required to have carbon monoxide monitors, and based on a check by the CBS ...
Importance of Chimney Inspections
WKEF ABC 22
If you use a fireplace you want to make sure you want to make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector within 15-feet in case something happens…
Mason library reopens after carbon monoxide leak
Lansing State Journal
MASON – The Mason Public Library has reopened after a carbon monoxide leak from its boiler closed it Wednesday, last week that exhaust fumes had entered the building, and that Fire Chief Kerry Minshall detected “significantly dangerous levels” of carbon monoxide in the boiler room. The facility was immediately closed and the staff evacuated… The boiler was found filled with decades of backed-up dirt and soot, Haywood said. It was taken apart, cleaned out and reassembled. Temporary heaters kept the building from freezing…
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.
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