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Earthquake in Nepal: Children Need Your Help Now
Nearly 1 million children require humanitarian assistance, and UNICEF is on the ground working to provide critical aid to children and families.
“If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.”
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886, bio link)
"In The Mood" Glenn Miller - music link
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Couple die having sex in car after carbon monoxide leaks through exhaust pipe
Closer
However, when carbon monoxide leaked into the car through a rusty exhaust pipe, it is believed that both Violet and David were soon overcome…
Winnipeg school evacuated due to fumes
Globalnews.ca
Equipment fumes from the installation of the school's new gymnasium floor set off a carbon monoxide alarm…
Detectors donated in honor of Jeffrey Williams
Charlotte Observer
The Jeffrey Lee Williams Foundation, with a $29,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, will donate 1,000 carbon monoxide alarms ...
Smoke alarm rules for landlords make total sense, says James Stephen
Western Daily Press
From October 1, they will be required to provide working smoke alarms on every floor of their property and carbon monoxide alarms in rooms where a solid-fuel heating system is installed... We have seen in recent years a significant increase in tenants wanting the landlord to install woodburners and some tenants have fitted them by themselves… But failure to install them properly can be very dangerous. A chimney liner - often more expensive than the fire itself - installed incorrectly can result in carbon monoxide leaking into the house which can have fatal consequences…
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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?
CO and Air Quality News Links
Bear family sickened by suspected carbon monoxide
The News Journal
A Bear family of six was hospitalized early Wednesday after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning… The initial call was for possible carbon monoxide exposure, paramedic Cpl. Abigail E. Haas said… Paramedics treated four adults and two children at the scene for carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms, Haas said…
Boat safety tips to prevent more fire and carbon monoxide deaths
Western Daily Press
In the past 20 years 30 boaters were killed in boat fires and another 30 lost their lives to the 'silent killer' carbon monoxide. With the boating season ...
College students unaware of hookah health effects
Oregon Daily Emerald
At 50.6 percent, the majority of participants also believed that cigarette smoking is more dangerous than hookah smoking… To the contrary, hookah proves to have a greater negative impact on users’ health…
What you need to know about carbon monoxide poisoning
KLEW
"Chest pains, some confusion and you are going to feel like 'Oh I don't feel good I want to go lay down,' if you don't have a CO detector that could be the last time you go lay down," said Linda Steputat, Fire Marshal, Lewiston Fire Dept. "That's why it's really critical that you have a CO detector in your home."...
Johnson County Contractor Licensing Conference
CO EXperts
"In The Mood" Glenn Miller - music link
Featured News Links – More news links below
Update
Couple die having sex in car after carbon monoxide leaks through exhaust pipe
Closer
However, when carbon monoxide leaked into the car through a rusty exhaust pipe, it is believed that both Violet and David were soon overcome…
Winnipeg school evacuated due to fumes
Globalnews.ca
Equipment fumes from the installation of the school's new gymnasium floor set off a carbon monoxide alarm…
Detectors donated in honor of Jeffrey Williams
Charlotte Observer
The Jeffrey Lee Williams Foundation, with a $29,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, will donate 1,000 carbon monoxide alarms ...
Smoke alarm rules for landlords make total sense, says James Stephen
Western Daily Press
From October 1, they will be required to provide working smoke alarms on every floor of their property and carbon monoxide alarms in rooms where a solid-fuel heating system is installed... We have seen in recent years a significant increase in tenants wanting the landlord to install woodburners and some tenants have fitted them by themselves… But failure to install them properly can be very dangerous. A chimney liner - often more expensive than the fire itself - installed incorrectly can result in carbon monoxide leaking into the house which can have fatal consequences…
More news links below –
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
Bear family sickened by suspected carbon monoxide
The News Journal
A Bear family of six was hospitalized early Wednesday after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning… The initial call was for possible carbon monoxide exposure, paramedic Cpl. Abigail E. Haas said… Paramedics treated four adults and two children at the scene for carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms, Haas said…
Boat safety tips to prevent more fire and carbon monoxide deaths
Western Daily Press
In the past 20 years 30 boaters were killed in boat fires and another 30 lost their lives to the 'silent killer' carbon monoxide. With the boating season ...
College students unaware of hookah health effects
Oregon Daily Emerald
At 50.6 percent, the majority of participants also believed that cigarette smoking is more dangerous than hookah smoking… To the contrary, hookah proves to have a greater negative impact on users’ health…
What you need to know about carbon monoxide poisoning
KLEW
"Chest pains, some confusion and you are going to feel like 'Oh I don't feel good I want to go lay down,' if you don't have a CO detector that could be the last time you go lay down," said Linda Steputat, Fire Marshal, Lewiston Fire Dept. "That's why it's really critical that you have a CO detector in your home."...
Johnson County Contractor Licensing Conference
CO EXperts
Johnson County Kansas - Continuing Education – – Video Link
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
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
- Animal cameras - variety of locations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Animal cameras - variety of locations
- 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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