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Carbon monoxide safety, we are all in this together.
“For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882, bio link)
"Slip Sliding Away" Paul Simon - music link
How much carbon monoxide are you in when in any motor vehicle?
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they live in
and, after prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement?
Featured News Links – More news links below
Southwest apartment building evacuated due to carbon monoxide
Calgary Herald
The fire department reported carbon monoxide levels of 500-700 parts per million inside the apartments. Health Canada’s short-term exposure limit is 25 parts per million, although many detectors don’t sound alarms until reaching 70 parts per million…
Amery attorney's death considered accidental
WEAU
An Amery attorney is found dead inside his home, after failing to show up for a court hearing, and deputies say carbon monoxide poisoning is ...
Council Warns of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Andover & Villages
With the summer holidays and music festivals in full swing, Hampshire County Council’s Public Health team is raising awareness of campsite safety, particularly the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning…
How A New Study About Wildfire Smoke Could Help Firefighters
Northwest Public RadioAs is often the case this time of year, much of the West is under a cloud of smoke. Wildfires are again decreasing the air quality in nearby communities. But the smoke also presents an opportunity for researchers…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Massachusetts Medical Society
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, both acute and chronic, can be difficult to diagnose and mimic other conditions… In a study of children presenting to the emergency department with afebrile viral symptoms who were found on exposure history to have a potential source of CO exposure, 50% of the children had elevated carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels. There are also case reports of emergency medical service personnel becoming victims themselves of CO poisoning by not recognizing a potential exposure…
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
Report: Downtown Naples fire victim died from soot inhalation
NBC2 News
"The autopsy results confirm that Steve's unnecessary death in the electrical fire was, in fact, caused by smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide ...
Urban Grime Releases Smog-Forming Particles When Exposed To Sunlight, New Study Finds
International Business Times
Urban grime, which typically coats buildings, statues and almost all outdoor surfaces in cities, contains, among other things, nitrogen oxides. In their gaseous state, these compounds, released as a result of human activities such as the use of chemical fertilizers and burning of fossil fuels, combine with other air pollutants to produce ozone at ground level -- a key component of smog…
Arctic Warming and What It Means for the Region and the Planet
Center For American Progress
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet… Since 1900, no other region of the world has undergone such rapid warming as the Arctic. Arctic warming is triggering dramatic changes with serious consequences for both people and wildlife in the region and around the world…
A well put together video is found with the next link, but remember U.L. 2034 Listed CO Alarms are high level alarms. Use them for protection against accute levels, but be aware you can still experience symptoms of the poisoning even though the devices are in place.
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DailyMotion
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
· 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
"Slip Sliding Away" Paul Simon - music link
How much carbon monoxide are you in when in any motor vehicle?
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they live in
and, after prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement?
Featured News Links – More news links below
Southwest apartment building evacuated due to carbon monoxide
Calgary Herald
The fire department reported carbon monoxide levels of 500-700 parts per million inside the apartments. Health Canada’s short-term exposure limit is 25 parts per million, although many detectors don’t sound alarms until reaching 70 parts per million…
Amery attorney's death considered accidental
WEAU
An Amery attorney is found dead inside his home, after failing to show up for a court hearing, and deputies say carbon monoxide poisoning is ...
Council Warns of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Andover & Villages
With the summer holidays and music festivals in full swing, Hampshire County Council’s Public Health team is raising awareness of campsite safety, particularly the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning…
How A New Study About Wildfire Smoke Could Help Firefighters
Northwest Public RadioAs is often the case this time of year, much of the West is under a cloud of smoke. Wildfires are again decreasing the air quality in nearby communities. But the smoke also presents an opportunity for researchers…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Massachusetts Medical Society
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, both acute and chronic, can be difficult to diagnose and mimic other conditions… In a study of children presenting to the emergency department with afebrile viral symptoms who were found on exposure history to have a potential source of CO exposure, 50% of the children had elevated carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels. There are also case reports of emergency medical service personnel becoming victims themselves of CO poisoning by not recognizing a potential exposure…
NOTE: Listed U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
VISUAL DISPLAY:
Must not display under 30PPM in normal operation
AT 70, 150 & 400 PPM display must be accurate within plus or minus 30 Percent
SENSITIVITY TESTING: Resist alarming first times shown, must by second shown time
70PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM ... [BETWEEN 60 _ 240 MINUTES]
150PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM] ... [10 - 50 MINUTES]
400PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 10PPM ... [4 _ 15 MINUTES]
“CITIZENS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE & BECOME SERIOUSLY ILL DAILY!” George Kerr - CO Experts
More news links below –
VISUAL DISPLAY:
Must not display under 30PPM in normal operation
AT 70, 150 & 400 PPM display must be accurate within plus or minus 30 Percent
SENSITIVITY TESTING: Resist alarming first times shown, must by second shown time
70PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM ... [BETWEEN 60 _ 240 MINUTES]
150PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM] ... [10 - 50 MINUTES]
400PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 10PPM ... [4 _ 15 MINUTES]
“CITIZENS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE & BECOME SERIOUSLY ILL DAILY!” George Kerr - CO Experts
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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
Report: Downtown Naples fire victim died from soot inhalation
NBC2 News
"The autopsy results confirm that Steve's unnecessary death in the electrical fire was, in fact, caused by smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide ...
Urban Grime Releases Smog-Forming Particles When Exposed To Sunlight, New Study Finds
International Business Times
Urban grime, which typically coats buildings, statues and almost all outdoor surfaces in cities, contains, among other things, nitrogen oxides. In their gaseous state, these compounds, released as a result of human activities such as the use of chemical fertilizers and burning of fossil fuels, combine with other air pollutants to produce ozone at ground level -- a key component of smog…
Arctic Warming and What It Means for the Region and the Planet
Center For American Progress
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet… Since 1900, no other region of the world has undergone such rapid warming as the Arctic. Arctic warming is triggering dramatic changes with serious consequences for both people and wildlife in the region and around the world…
Cdc Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
New Movie Release 2015
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Public domain video from CDC. Carbon monoxide (sometimes referred to as CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced ...
New Movie Release 2015
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Public domain video from CDC. Carbon monoxide (sometimes referred to as CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced ...
CO EXperts
Johnson County Kansas - Continuing Education – – Video Link
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DailyMotion
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
JEMS.com - ...site has been designed with this in mind – to create a visual, interactive, educational resource which can hopefully end incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning and save lives… For more information, please visit - www.thesilentkiller.co.uk
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:
- U.S. Drought Monitor
- 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
- 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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