Hurricane carbon monoxide cases happen after almost every hurricane. Before Hurrican Mathew we we warned about operating gas generators indoors in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in this blog. In the wake of a natural disaster, the incidences of carbon monoxide poisoning increases. Hurricane Matthew seems to be no different. According to the Jacksonville Fire […]
Hurricane Matthew is causing health problems more than what is expected. In addition to concussions, lacerations, and blunt force trauma, there are other health risks included in the path of the storm, such as heart attacks, skin infections, and carbon monoxide poisoning. We are urging people to take caution when operating portable generators when the […]
The Maryland carbon monoxide law is defined by House Bill 401. According to this law, a carbon monoxide detector must be installed in a central location outside of each sleeping area within a dwelling. The word dwelling is defined to mean “ a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities […]
Carbon Monoxide laws in Arizona and 30 states other states have created regulations for the placement and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors. When looking at the list of carbon monoxide detector laws in the United States, 30 states have enacted statutes regarding carbon monoxide detectors, and another 11 have promoted regulations on CO detectors as […]
Wisconsin carbon monoxide law, under 2009 Wisconsin Act 205, requires that any residential building have a carbon monoxide detector. The definition of residential building includes any building used for sleeping and lodging, such as houses, apartment buildings, dormitories, jails and bed & breakfast establishments. The definition does not include hospitals or nursing homes. This is […]
Two people were hospitalized Monday in Maryland for carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Baltimore Sun. The two workers were poisoned at Aberdeen Proving Ground, a United States Army facility located in Aberdeen, Maryland. The source of the poisoning was some equipment powered by propane that a team of contractors was using, spokeswoman Heather Roelker […]
The state of Michigan has carbon monoxide law based on House Bill No. 4730 and House Bill No. 5341. The first law states that buildings constructed on or after December 1, 2009, including boarding houses, hotels, and motels, must install one carbon monoxide detector at each source point. The term “source point” means an area […]
Carbon monoxide law in Illinois complies with Public Act 094-0741. The law requires that a carbon monoxide detector be installed within 15 feet of each sleeping area in a dwelling unit. The carbon monoxide detector may be combined with a smoke alarm provided that the detector differentiates between the two types of warnings. In an […]
Two boaters and a dog died after a potential carbon monoxide poisoning on Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee, according to WDEF News. The incident happened near Harrison Island. The victims’ families reported them missing to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office early Sunday. The victims were Kristy D. James and Mike L. Richardson of Chattanooga. They had […]
Sometimes technology can make people’s lives worse not better. This is apparent in automobiles with the push to start feature. Sure, it’s convenient, but it comes at a price. This is known all too well by a Springfield, Nebraska elderly couple. Their push to start car nearly killed them. They left the car running in […]