Carbon Monoxide Kills One in Maryland The Winter months inevitably bring the headlines of another example that carbon monoxide kills, and this season is no exception. This week we learned of the unfortunate story of a family in Maryland that have suffered the ultimate tragedy of the loss of a loved one as a result […]
Are Risks from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning More Dangerous for Certain Groups? Who are at greater risks from carbon monoxide poisoning? We discuss vulnerabilities of children, seniors and underprivileged groups. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent and invisible danger that poses a threat to anyone exposed to it. This colorless, odorless gas is produced whenever fuel […]
GET OUT if your Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off What to do if your Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off? Get out of the toxic place before you call 911. Don’t open windows and doors. GET OUT. Step 1: Evacuate the Premises Immediately Once the alarm sounds, take the following immediate steps: Ensure everyone exits the home […]
Helping you Understand What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning What is carbon monoxide poisoning explained including causes, origins symptoms and what to do if your alarm goes off. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious and potentially fatal condition that occurs when carbon monoxide gas accumulates in the bloodstream. CO gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, […]
Suit Dismissed in Faster Horses Festival CO Death Case The Michigan Court of Appeals has found no liability for Live Nation in carbon monoxide campground deaths, despite ultra hazardous nature of generator exhaust in camp ground. By Rebecca Martin Recently I read a post on Reddit that asserted that carbon monoxide was not a potential risk […]
A Safe Home Requires Furnace Maintenance Furnace maintenance becomes progressively important as the days turn colder. October is a surprisingly bad month for CO poisoning as problems can arise the first a furnace is started up after months. By Rebecca Martin It’s that time of the year when the days are counting down to that […]
Seniors are at Increased Carbon Monoxide Risk Senior citizens face increased carbon monoxide risk, both because of the character and the age of there homes and increased vulnerability because of aging. By Rebecca Martin We have discussed in depth the impact and considerations regarding carbon monoxide safety on one of the most vulnerable factions of […]
Problems and Solutions for School Carbon Monoxide Safety School carbon monoxide safety must start with comprehensive preventative maintenance of fuel burning appliances and carbon monoxide alarms. By Rebecca Martin School is back in session across the country and unfortunately so are reports of carbon monoxide leaks. School safety continues to be an enormous issue in […]
No Ranking Service is Rating CO Safety CO Safety, HVAC condition and Alarms are not evaluated when hotels are inspected for ratings and rankings by brands and rating services. By Rebecca Martin The hospitality industry has been an industry in flux for decades. In an ever-changing world, it is an industry that has often had […]
Am I Having a Carbon Monoxide Heart Attack? Are these cardiac symptoms a carbon monoxide heart attack? It could be as carbon monoxide poisoning can cause a heart attack. By Rebecca Martin Imagine this scenario. You call 911 because you are experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath, nausea and lightheadedness. An ambulance is dispatched. In […]