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Carbon monoxide safety, we are all in this together.
“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.”
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986, bio link)
“One hand on the bible, the other on a gun”
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?
Emergency snow kits for homeowners and motorist
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Richard D. Flinn Jr., director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, is urging families to be prepared to survive for up to three days at home without outside assistance… If you do lose power, don't try to heat your home using a generator, your stove, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window. Carbon monoxide from these sources can build up…
Jackson firm files carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuit for truck driver
Casper Star-Tribune Online
A Jackson law firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a truck driver who was poisoned by carbon monoxide that leaked into his cab…
Carbon Monoxide Leak at Hotel Injures New York Couple
EKJ Law
The complaint states that the emergency responders checked the couple’s hotel room with a 4-Gas Meter and got a reading of 80 plus PPM, which is a very high level of carbon monoxide. The lawsuit points out that this reading was taken after the door to the room had been left open for a prolonged period, suggesting that the couple may have been exposed to even higher levels of carbon monoxide… After checking the carbon monoxide levels, the emergency responders initiated a complete evacuation of the hotel…
Beware of Carbon Monoxide Poison Dangers During Storms
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
During past fall hurricanes and winter snow storms, The Poison Control Center has received numerous calls related to carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper use of gas-powered generators, grills and cooking stoves, as well as from snow-obstructed exhaust pipes on cars…
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
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
“One hand on the bible, the other on a gun”
"Which Way Are You Goin" Jim Croce - 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?
After prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement.
Are you in the know?
Do I know enough about carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide poisoning to justify never knowing how much is in the air I breathe every day, everywhere I go?”
There are some people who want to be notified of the presence of carbon monoxide at levels or concentrations as soon as the gas is present, at concentrations well below those that can instigate poor health symptoms but not be high enough levels to sound the CO alarm they own.
There are some people who do not want to push a button on their CO alarm to see what low, aggravating levels of the poison might be in their home, or anywhere.
Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind. CO Experts
Featured News Links – More news links below
Painter found dead in poorly ventilated home
The Daily News Journal
...the victim, still unidentified, was subcontracting for Main Street Renewal, a company working on the house, and appeared to have worked all night to meet a deadline. He was discovered lying next to a fireplace by a Main Street Renewal worker who came by to check on his progress… A generator was in the home and had been used to power a heater, but…
Somerset hardware employees save woman from freezing
Delmarva Daily Times
Daniels said she warned Gracie about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, but she wasn't sure if the message sunk in. She decided to go to ... The type of heater Gracie was using to heat her home is one normally used by hunters to warm up a duck blind or by people…
40 children evacuated from Reisterstown daycare after carbon monoxide alarm
Baltimore Sun
A Reisterstown daycare was evacuated Thursday after a carbon monoxide alarm was reported, Baltimore County fire officials said…
High levels of CO found inside Wilmington apartment complex
6abc.com
Firefighters are investigating a report of high levels of carbon monoxide found inside a high-rise apartment complex in Wilmington Delaware… The entire building was forced to evacuate… Crews ventilated the building and Delmarva Power also arrived on the scene… Officials say the gas heating system in the basement is to blame for the high CO levels…
Police: Santa Fe mall evacuated due to carbon monoxide
KRQE News 13
The mall was evacuated without incident because of the carbon monoxide leak. Authorities believe the leak may have been caused by…
Possible carbon monoxide incident in Chester
Cheshire Fire Service
One female casualty was given oxygen therapy by firefighters following a suspected incident involving carbon monoxide at a property in Chester…
British Columbia
Fire officials calling for mandatory residential carbon monoxide detectors
CFJC Today Kamloops
In the wake of this month's incident when a Kamloops family was poisoned by emissions in their own furnace, Kamloops Fire Rescue is calling for changes to the BC fire code… Captain Sheldon Guertin says the code should make carbon monoxide detectors mandatory…
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?
After prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement.
Are you in the know?
Do I know enough about carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide poisoning to justify never knowing how much is in the air I breathe every day, everywhere I go?”
There are some people who want to be notified of the presence of carbon monoxide at levels or concentrations as soon as the gas is present, at concentrations well below those that can instigate poor health symptoms but not be high enough levels to sound the CO alarm they own.
There are some people who do not want to push a button on their CO alarm to see what low, aggravating levels of the poison might be in their home, or anywhere.
Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind. CO Experts
Featured News Links – More news links below
Painter found dead in poorly ventilated home
The Daily News Journal
...the victim, still unidentified, was subcontracting for Main Street Renewal, a company working on the house, and appeared to have worked all night to meet a deadline. He was discovered lying next to a fireplace by a Main Street Renewal worker who came by to check on his progress… A generator was in the home and had been used to power a heater, but…
Somerset hardware employees save woman from freezing
Delmarva Daily Times
Daniels said she warned Gracie about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, but she wasn't sure if the message sunk in. She decided to go to ... The type of heater Gracie was using to heat her home is one normally used by hunters to warm up a duck blind or by people…
40 children evacuated from Reisterstown daycare after carbon monoxide alarm
Baltimore Sun
A Reisterstown daycare was evacuated Thursday after a carbon monoxide alarm was reported, Baltimore County fire officials said…
High levels of CO found inside Wilmington apartment complex
6abc.com
Firefighters are investigating a report of high levels of carbon monoxide found inside a high-rise apartment complex in Wilmington Delaware… The entire building was forced to evacuate… Crews ventilated the building and Delmarva Power also arrived on the scene… Officials say the gas heating system in the basement is to blame for the high CO levels…
Police: Santa Fe mall evacuated due to carbon monoxide
KRQE News 13
The mall was evacuated without incident because of the carbon monoxide leak. Authorities believe the leak may have been caused by…
Possible carbon monoxide incident in Chester
Cheshire Fire Service
One female casualty was given oxygen therapy by firefighters following a suspected incident involving carbon monoxide at a property in Chester…
British Columbia
Fire officials calling for mandatory residential carbon monoxide detectors
CFJC Today Kamloops
In the wake of this month's incident when a Kamloops family was poisoned by emissions in their own furnace, Kamloops Fire Rescue is calling for changes to the BC fire code… Captain Sheldon Guertin says the code should make carbon monoxide detectors mandatory…
Carbon monoxide intoxication.
nih.gov
However individuals with ischemic heart disease may experience chest pain and decreased exercise duration at COHb levels between 1% and 9%. COHb levels between 30% and 70% lead to loss of consciousness and eventually death…
nih.gov
However individuals with ischemic heart disease may experience chest pain and decreased exercise duration at COHb levels between 1% and 9%. COHb levels between 30% and 70% lead to loss of consciousness and eventually death…
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
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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
CO and Air Quality News Links
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Richard D. Flinn Jr., director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, is urging families to be prepared to survive for up to three days at home without outside assistance… If you do lose power, don't try to heat your home using a generator, your stove, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window. Carbon monoxide from these sources can build up…
Jackson firm files carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuit for truck driver
Casper Star-Tribune Online
A Jackson law firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a truck driver who was poisoned by carbon monoxide that leaked into his cab…
Carbon Monoxide Leak at Hotel Injures New York Couple
EKJ Law
The complaint states that the emergency responders checked the couple’s hotel room with a 4-Gas Meter and got a reading of 80 plus PPM, which is a very high level of carbon monoxide. The lawsuit points out that this reading was taken after the door to the room had been left open for a prolonged period, suggesting that the couple may have been exposed to even higher levels of carbon monoxide… After checking the carbon monoxide levels, the emergency responders initiated a complete evacuation of the hotel…
Beware of Carbon Monoxide Poison Dangers During Storms
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
During past fall hurricanes and winter snow storms, The Poison Control Center has received numerous calls related to carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper use of gas-powered generators, grills and cooking stoves, as well as from snow-obstructed exhaust pipes on cars…
Sit and rest a while; miss the children, prevent repeating this tragedy.
Corfu carbon monoxide deaths: Memorial unveiled in Horbury
BBC News
A memorial bench to two young children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu has been unveiled in West Yorkshire…
Corfu carbon monoxide deaths: Memorial unveiled in Horbury
BBC News
A memorial bench to two young children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu has been unveiled in West Yorkshire…
How to use a Fire Extinguisher
VideoNex
In this informative and succinct video, learn how to identify and appropriately execute the use of a CO2 Fire Extinguisher…
VideoNex
In this informative and succinct video, learn how to identify and appropriately execute the use of a CO2 Fire Extinguisher…
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. CO Experts
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. CO Experts
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
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
- 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
· 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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