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Daily News Links Are Below These Opening Questions And Warnings
How much carbon monoxide are you in when in any motor vehicle?
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they breathe.
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they breathe.
After prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement.
Awareness leads to quick thinking. Measurement leads to quick action.
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.
The most recommended CO Alarm in U.S. is a high level alarm
Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms
UL 2034
1.3 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by this standard are not intended to alarm when exposed to long-term, low-level carbon monoxide exposures or slightly higher short-term transient carbon monoxide exposures, possibly caused by air pollution and/or properly installed/maintained fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces…
Bob Dwyer Carbon Monoxide Safety Association
COSA provides Carbon Monoxide safety education and training.
Awareness leads to quick thinking. Measurement leads to quick action.
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.
The most recommended CO Alarm in U.S. is a high level alarm
Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms
UL 2034
1.3 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by this standard are not intended to alarm when exposed to long-term, low-level carbon monoxide exposures or slightly higher short-term transient carbon monoxide exposures, possibly caused by air pollution and/or properly installed/maintained fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces…
Bob Dwyer Carbon Monoxide Safety Association
COSA provides Carbon Monoxide safety education and training.
World Wide Reports - Pollution and Health Effects
Carbon Monoxide News Links –
More news links below (International Spelling; no edits)
5 workers at UES eatery JoJo sickened by carbon monoxide leak
New York Post
A carbon monoxide leak sickened five employees at a tony Upper East Side restaurant owned by famous chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten Tuesday night and firefighters had to briefly evacuate the building, authorities said. - All five workers at JoJo were taken to the hospital and expected to be OK after an oil burner — which provides heat and hot water — malfunctioned in the basement, FDNY Chief Mark Rosenbaum said. - Employees and residents who live over French eatery on East 64th Street were evacuated at 11 p.m., about 30 minutes after closing time. (Read More)
Carbon monoxide responsible for death of man and his cat on boat
WKYT
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WKYT) A bystander found a man and his cat dead in the cabin of a boat in Jeffersonville last Friday, according to WDRB. - Another clue that led rescuers to the idea of carbon monoxide poisoning was the fact that the man’s cat was also dead. This triggered rescuers to get witnesses out of the area immediately, according to WDRB. - Fire officials told WDRB that potential rescuers can often succumb to the carbon monoxide too, if they’re not aware. (Read More)
Peterborough responds to dangerously high Carbon Monoxide levels on Sand Hill Road
Monadnock Ledger Transcript
The owners had set up the generator near their walk-in basement after losing power due to the thunderstorm on Wednesday. The home’s Carbon Monoxide detector first went off at around 8:30 p.m., said Peterborough Fire Chief Ed Walker, and the occupants assumed that the alarm was due to the power outage, and re-set it. - Walker said that residents should always take heed of their Carbon Monoxide alarms, and either check their levels with a monitor or call their local fire department to do it for them immediately. (Read More)
Modesto woman passes out. What hospital staff found led to the rescue of her roommates
Modesto Bee
Firefighters rescued four people inside a Modesto home early Tuesday after hospital staff alerted them that a woman brought in earlier had symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Officials say the residents could have died if hospital staff and dispatchers had not followed up on the earlier incident. - There was no indication at the time that the woman or anyone else inside the home was suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning or that a portable generator was being used… - Firefighters went back to the Tokay Avenue home to check on the other residents. - A fire captain in the doorway spotted a person who was unresponsive. Tietjen said firefighters near the front door had a portable carbon monoxide monitor, and the device's alarm started ringing. (Read More)
Faulty boiler to blame for carbon monoxide leak downtown
KOLO
Reno NV (KOLO) - According to the Reno Fire Department, a carbon monoxide alarm alerted them of the leak just before 1:30 a.m. June 19, 2018. Crews say a faulty boiler is to blame, and NV Energy locked the gas out until the unit can be repaired. The utility is working with the property owner to make sure repairs are done. (Read More)
Carbon monoxide leak at Laurel Woods Apartments
ABC 57 News
ST.JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – Dispatch confirmed a carbon monoxide leak at Laurel Woods Apartments. - Units arrived to the scene to conduct an investigation. (raed More)
Apartment complex evacuated, 2 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak
KCBD-TV
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Lubbock Fire Rescue evacuated the Kingdom Tower Apartments Tuesday morning after finding high levels of carbon monoxide in the building. - LFR officials were called to the Kingdom Tower Apartments, 1629 16th Street for a report of an unresponsive person on the third floor. - After finding the unresponsive person, they used a carbon monoxide meter and found high levels of the gas on the third floor. (Read More)
New York Post
A carbon monoxide leak sickened five employees at a tony Upper East Side restaurant owned by famous chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten Tuesday night and firefighters had to briefly evacuate the building, authorities said. - All five workers at JoJo were taken to the hospital and expected to be OK after an oil burner — which provides heat and hot water — malfunctioned in the basement, FDNY Chief Mark Rosenbaum said. - Employees and residents who live over French eatery on East 64th Street were evacuated at 11 p.m., about 30 minutes after closing time. (Read More)
Carbon monoxide responsible for death of man and his cat on boat
WKYT
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WKYT) A bystander found a man and his cat dead in the cabin of a boat in Jeffersonville last Friday, according to WDRB. - Another clue that led rescuers to the idea of carbon monoxide poisoning was the fact that the man’s cat was also dead. This triggered rescuers to get witnesses out of the area immediately, according to WDRB. - Fire officials told WDRB that potential rescuers can often succumb to the carbon monoxide too, if they’re not aware. (Read More)
Peterborough responds to dangerously high Carbon Monoxide levels on Sand Hill Road
Monadnock Ledger Transcript
The owners had set up the generator near their walk-in basement after losing power due to the thunderstorm on Wednesday. The home’s Carbon Monoxide detector first went off at around 8:30 p.m., said Peterborough Fire Chief Ed Walker, and the occupants assumed that the alarm was due to the power outage, and re-set it. - Walker said that residents should always take heed of their Carbon Monoxide alarms, and either check their levels with a monitor or call their local fire department to do it for them immediately. (Read More)
Modesto woman passes out. What hospital staff found led to the rescue of her roommates
Modesto Bee
Firefighters rescued four people inside a Modesto home early Tuesday after hospital staff alerted them that a woman brought in earlier had symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Officials say the residents could have died if hospital staff and dispatchers had not followed up on the earlier incident. - There was no indication at the time that the woman or anyone else inside the home was suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning or that a portable generator was being used… - Firefighters went back to the Tokay Avenue home to check on the other residents. - A fire captain in the doorway spotted a person who was unresponsive. Tietjen said firefighters near the front door had a portable carbon monoxide monitor, and the device's alarm started ringing. (Read More)
Faulty boiler to blame for carbon monoxide leak downtown
KOLO
Reno NV (KOLO) - According to the Reno Fire Department, a carbon monoxide alarm alerted them of the leak just before 1:30 a.m. June 19, 2018. Crews say a faulty boiler is to blame, and NV Energy locked the gas out until the unit can be repaired. The utility is working with the property owner to make sure repairs are done. (Read More)
Carbon monoxide leak at Laurel Woods Apartments
ABC 57 News
ST.JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – Dispatch confirmed a carbon monoxide leak at Laurel Woods Apartments. - Units arrived to the scene to conduct an investigation. (raed More)
Apartment complex evacuated, 2 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak
KCBD-TV
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Lubbock Fire Rescue evacuated the Kingdom Tower Apartments Tuesday morning after finding high levels of carbon monoxide in the building. - LFR officials were called to the Kingdom Tower Apartments, 1629 16th Street for a report of an unresponsive person on the third floor. - After finding the unresponsive person, they used a carbon monoxide meter and found high levels of the gas on the third floor. (Read More)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
We challenged middle school students to create posters warning people about the dangers of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO). Did students ever step up to the challenge! We received 700 poster entries – a record number! Watch the video of the winning posters.
We challenged middle school students to create posters warning people about the dangers of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO). Did students ever step up to the challenge! We received 700 poster entries – a record number! Watch the video of the winning posters.
Please Note: "Place a carbon monoxide alarm with a digital display on a seat in the motor vehicle when you are out driving in emergency snow conditions (or always for that specific). Harmful levels of carbon monoxide (CO) can penetrate inside a motor vehicle just due to prevailing winds and exhaust not moving away from the vehicle but under it. If you want to learn more about carbon monoxide, begin measuring it with a personal CO monitor everywhere you go." Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
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Please, stop diagnostic errors; start testing for carboxyhemoglobin
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Video - Propane (LPG) tanks of any size can violently compound a structure fire – KEEP THEM OUTSIDE
BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) Demonstration - How it Happens Training Video
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Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) Demonstration - How it Happens Training Video
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Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience
Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is one of the main causes of poisoning in industrialized countries and it often leads to diagnostic errors…
Carbon monoxide intoxication.
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…
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
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…
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
National Fire Protection Association
… If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel….
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 (1933-2017)
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 (1933-2017)
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: Carbon Monoxide Survivor
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?
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: Carbon Monoxide Survivor
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
Measurement is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
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
APD readies to reintroduce entire fleet of vehicles after carbon monoxide problems
KVUE.com
In March 2017, Sgt. Zachary LaHood was sickened after he was exposed to carbon monoxide. The incident caused the City to install detectors in all the SUVs, which triggered multiple alarms over the next few months. - Austin City officials and Ford Motor Co. are soon to announce that they have completed repairs on a fleet of Police Interceptors sport utility vehicles after carbon monoxide was found to have leaked into some of the cars. - All but one of the 400 cars have been fixed, City officials said Tuesday, but it's expected to be ready to return to the street in the coming days. (Read More)
Despite heat, firefighters train for rescues on and off water
WAVE 3
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) – On a hot day, getting out on the water can sound like fun. But it can also become dangerous. -As fire crews head out to the Ohio River for their annual training, they say it’s important to be prepared for accidents both on and off the water. – (Emergency crews were called out Friday to Admiral's Anchor in Jeffersonville where they found a motor running, a man and a cat unresponsive inside and a deadly level of carbon monoxide inside. Fire officials say the carbon monoxide levels inside the boat were around 700 parts per million, a deadly level.) - Hedrick said if you're a seasoned boater or a first time renter, it’s important to be prepared with a lifejacket, emergency flares, fire extinguisher and a carbon monoxide detector. The Jeffersonville crews are ready for rescues but hope it's something people never need. (read More)
Trapped in your car? Here's what you can do to escape
Deccan Herald
The death of a young couple inside a car which was parked in the garage a few weeks ago came as a shock but it was also a bit unusual for many. The couple had reportedly kept the ignition and air conditioner of the car on and had downed the garage shutter. They died due to lack of oxygen after inhaling carbon monoxide emanating from the exhaust, state initial reports. - “In case you are locked inside and there is nowhere to go, the basic thing to do is to use the headrest as a weapon to break open the windows. The pointed metal rod should be put to good use. There are also many car emergency toolkits available that come with a hammer, torch and a seat belt cutter. Keeping one of those handy can be useful.” (Read More)
KVUE.com
In March 2017, Sgt. Zachary LaHood was sickened after he was exposed to carbon monoxide. The incident caused the City to install detectors in all the SUVs, which triggered multiple alarms over the next few months. - Austin City officials and Ford Motor Co. are soon to announce that they have completed repairs on a fleet of Police Interceptors sport utility vehicles after carbon monoxide was found to have leaked into some of the cars. - All but one of the 400 cars have been fixed, City officials said Tuesday, but it's expected to be ready to return to the street in the coming days. (Read More)
Despite heat, firefighters train for rescues on and off water
WAVE 3
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) – On a hot day, getting out on the water can sound like fun. But it can also become dangerous. -As fire crews head out to the Ohio River for their annual training, they say it’s important to be prepared for accidents both on and off the water. – (Emergency crews were called out Friday to Admiral's Anchor in Jeffersonville where they found a motor running, a man and a cat unresponsive inside and a deadly level of carbon monoxide inside. Fire officials say the carbon monoxide levels inside the boat were around 700 parts per million, a deadly level.) - Hedrick said if you're a seasoned boater or a first time renter, it’s important to be prepared with a lifejacket, emergency flares, fire extinguisher and a carbon monoxide detector. The Jeffersonville crews are ready for rescues but hope it's something people never need. (read More)
Trapped in your car? Here's what you can do to escape
Deccan Herald
The death of a young couple inside a car which was parked in the garage a few weeks ago came as a shock but it was also a bit unusual for many. The couple had reportedly kept the ignition and air conditioner of the car on and had downed the garage shutter. They died due to lack of oxygen after inhaling carbon monoxide emanating from the exhaust, state initial reports. - “In case you are locked inside and there is nowhere to go, the basic thing to do is to use the headrest as a weapon to break open the windows. The pointed metal rod should be put to good use. There are also many car emergency toolkits available that come with a hammer, torch and a seat belt cutter. Keeping one of those handy can be useful.” (Read More)
How much carbon dioxide is produced per kilowatt hour when generating electricity with fossil fuels?
US Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government...
Sit and rest a while; miss the children, prevent repeating this tragedy.
Corfu carbon monoxide deaths: Memorial unveiled in Horbury
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…
To all parents everywhere; grief's pain alerts others
Out of tragedy comes the light of love
Chester County Press
Inside, Carly and Daulton had passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas tank was empty and the ignition was still on. Fumes from the exhaust had been drawn into the car through the air vents… “One of the best things for me is to talk to parents who have also lost a child,” Donna said.
A memorial bench to two young children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu has been unveiled in West Yorkshire…
To all parents everywhere; grief's pain alerts others
Out of tragedy comes the light of love
Chester County Press
Inside, Carly and Daulton had passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas tank was empty and the ignition was still on. Fumes from the exhaust had been drawn into the car through the air vents… “One of the best things for me is to talk to parents who have also lost a child,” Donna said.
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 2015In this informative and succinct video, learn how to identify and appropriately execute the use of a CO2 Fire Extinguisher…
CDC Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Public domain video from CDC. Carbon monoxide (sometimes referred to as CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced ...
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 acute levels, but be aware you can still experience symptoms of the poisoning even though the devices are in place.
DailyMotion
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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?
Take control inside your homes.
-Link to: → CO alarm standards –
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
- 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
Tribute
George Kerr, a pioneer in smoke and carbon monoxide alarm manufacturing passed away in his home during the early morning of July 4, 2017. George will always be remembered for his passion to save lives and protect the health of people through low level carbon monoxide detection and alarming. He lived for over 84 years, beginning his career in fire safety in 1953. “We’ll never know how many lives we’re saving, but I know we are saving a few.” George E. Kerr (1933-2017)
George Kerr, a pioneer in smoke and carbon monoxide alarm manufacturing passed away in his home during the early morning of July 4, 2017. George will always be remembered for his passion to save lives and protect the health of people through low level carbon monoxide detection and alarming. He lived for over 84 years, beginning his career in fire safety in 1953. “We’ll never know how many lives we’re saving, but I know we are saving a few.” George E. Kerr (1933-2017)
- Carbon monoxide toxicity-Emergency Medicine Ireland
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.
- Carbon Monoxide detection- National Fire Protection Association
- 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.
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U.S. Carbon Monoxide Laws for each state
National Conference of State Legislatures
As of March 2018, a majority of states have enacted statutes regarding carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and another 11 have promulgated regulations on CO detectors. Alaska requires detectors approved by the state fire marshal be installed in all dwellings. Connecticut requires them in all new construction, as does New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Florida also requires them in new construction, and in every room with a boiler. Minnesota passed a law requiring detectors in motor boats.
CO Detectors in U.S. Homes
27 states and the District of Columbia require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings via state statute: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia (via adoption of the International Residential Code), Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Certain states limit the installation to buildings with fossil-fuel burning devices, others only require the device be installed upon the sale of the property or unit.
Another 11 states require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings regulatorily through the adoption of the International Residential Code or via an amendment to their state’s building code: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wyoming.
CO Detectors in U.S. Schools
California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Maryland require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in school buildings.
CO Detectors in U.S. Hotels and Motels
Fourteen states require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in hotels and motels under the statute. - Three of those states (New Jersey, Vermont and Wisconsin) have complementary administrative regulations. - Two states (Kansas and Washington) have requirements through administrative regulations alone.
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Ontario Canada Carbon Monoxide Alarm Legislation
Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services
Hawkins-Gignac Act
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
National Conference of State Legislatures
As of March 2018, a majority of states have enacted statutes regarding carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and another 11 have promulgated regulations on CO detectors. Alaska requires detectors approved by the state fire marshal be installed in all dwellings. Connecticut requires them in all new construction, as does New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Florida also requires them in new construction, and in every room with a boiler. Minnesota passed a law requiring detectors in motor boats.
CO Detectors in U.S. Homes
27 states and the District of Columbia require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings via state statute: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia (via adoption of the International Residential Code), Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Certain states limit the installation to buildings with fossil-fuel burning devices, others only require the device be installed upon the sale of the property or unit.
Another 11 states require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings regulatorily through the adoption of the International Residential Code or via an amendment to their state’s building code: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wyoming.
CO Detectors in U.S. Schools
California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Maryland require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in school buildings.
CO Detectors in U.S. Hotels and Motels
Fourteen states require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in hotels and motels under the statute. - Three of those states (New Jersey, Vermont and Wisconsin) have complementary administrative regulations. - Two states (Kansas and Washington) have requirements through administrative regulations alone.
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Ontario Canada Carbon Monoxide Alarm Legislation
Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services
Hawkins-Gignac Act
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
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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.
The Energy Conservatory
Masimo - see RAD 57
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
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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.
The Energy Conservatory
Masimo - see RAD 57
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
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