Missing Carbon Monoxide Alarm Results in $3.25 Million Judgment

Tenant Awarded $3.25 Million for Carbon Monoxide Alarm Violation Failure to Install a carbon monoxide alarm in a rental property has resulted in a $3.25 Judgment against a Stevens Point Landlord, Pamalla Schneider in a March jury trial in Portage…

Identifying Carbon Monoxide in Ambient Air

Detectors Only way of Identifying Carbon Monoxide There is no reliable way of identifying carbon monoxide in indoor air other than to have fully functioning carbon monoxide alarms, as carbon monoxide symptoms are too easily confused with far…

Failures of Response to Carbon Monoxide Dangers

Carbon Monoxide Dangers Require Training and Detection Countless tragedies related to carbon monoxide dangers occur because of delayed recognition of CO, which puts both victims and first responders at risk.   By Rebecca Martin Carbon…

Parents Catalyst for Carbon Monoxide Reform

Carbon Monoxide Reform Comes from Families Impacted Carbon monoxide reform grows organically from the advocacy of the families that are left behind from the worst tragedies. By Rebecca Martin We often highlight the victims of incidents of…

Schools and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

All Schools Must Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors Remarkably, not all schools are required to have carbon monoxide detectors, as mandates only follow tragedies. By Rebecca Martin The driving force behind proactive and preventative measures…

Fatal Evergreen State CO Poisoning

Death from the Tankless Water Heater - Evergreen State CO Poisoning Findings show severe neglect in causing fatal Evergreen State CO Poisoning, including outrageous ignorance of import of alarms. By Rebecca Martin The Evergreen State CO Poisoning…

Keyless Ignitions Deaths from Carbon Monoxide

Persisting Problem of Keyless Ignitions Deaths from Carbon Monoxide Keyless ignitions deaths from carbon monoxide continue to be a problem because manufacturers won't take inexpensive steps to make safe. By Rebecca Martin Keyless ignitions…

Increased Carbon Monoxide Poisonings

Analysis Shows Increased Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Despite An Increase in Alarm Requirements, statistics show Increased Carbon Monoxide Poisonings, likely due to a combination of factors including Severe Weather and Deferred Maintenance. By…

Carbon Monoxide Hazards from Attached Garages

Attached Garages Create Many Carbon Monoxide Hazards There are many carbon monoxide hazards of having an attached garage, including leaving a car running, using lawn and power tools. Powerful suction forces will drive CO indoors. By Rebecca…

RV Safety Concerns – Propane Gas Leaks

Propane Leaks a Leading Part of RV Safety Concerns The growth of a nomadic lifestyle is creating has increased RV Safety Concerns including the risk of propane leaks and explosions. Special detectors are required. By Rebecca Martin A few…

Fort Worth Hotel Explosion Under Investigation

Is Gas Leak Cause of Fort Worth Hotel Explosion? Authorities are still investigating the cause of a Fort Worth Hotel Explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel with at least 21 hurt. By Rebecca Martin Monday afternoon, an explosion in the…