Why Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector?

FAQ on Carbon Monoxide Detectors Why do I need a carbon monoxide detector? Because it can save your life but it can't do so if it isn't fully functioning.By Rebecca Martin“A carbon monoxide detector–it can save your life.”This…

The Silent Killer that is CO

Carbon Monoxide can be a Silent Killer with No Warning With December stories of the silent killer that is carbon monoxide become commonplace because poisonings that aren't detected can kill. By Rebecca MartinCarbon monoxide toxicity…

Frontier Airlines Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Frontier Flight 2074 Ends with Carbon Monoxide Exposure Frontier Airlines carbon monoxide event sickens at least six people on December 2 and is emblematic of ongoing airline issues with gas leaks. An airplane is an awful place to be if the atmosphere…

Fuel Poverty Equals Carbon Monoxide

Fuel Poverty Means Greater Risk of Unsafe Homes Fuel poverty equates to greater risk of exposure to cold, elements and carbon monoxide poisoning as access to good, affordable housing keeps dropping as homeless and slum conditions magnify.By…

Car Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Winter Worst Time for Car Carbon Monoxide Deaths Cars can be a significant culprit in Carbon Monoxide Deaths, particularly when people sleep in them for heat or to charge cell phones.  By Rebecca MartinThis month carbon monoxide claimed…

Lethal Carbon Monoxide Misconceptions

Carbon Monoxide Misconceptions are Dangerous Carbon monoxide misconceptions start with confusing CO2 for Carbon monoxide, but include failure to take the lethal threat of engine exhaust and alarms seriously.By Rebecca MartinOne of the…

School Carbon Monoxide Season is Here

School Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Strikes Again School Carbon Monoxide Poisoning season is upon us, including the evacuation of the Warring Elementary School in Poughkeepsie for high levels of CO.By Rebecca MartinThe arrival of cold…

Preparing for Winter Heating Season

Carbon Monoxide Free Winter Heating Season Preparing for the winter heating season must include preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, which must start with carbon monoxide detectors and comprehensive furnace maintenance.By Rebecca Martin October…

Comprehension Deficits after Brain Injury

Comprehension Deficits Are the Big Picture Stuff Newer research and better assessment is informing the connection between brain injury and comprehension deficits.By Rebecca MartinToday I would like to explore what we are learning about…

Slumlords Continue to Endanger Tenants

Landlords or Slumlords: Cities Fighting Back Slumlords take advantage of legal procedures for evictions while ignoring codes that require proper maintenance endangering tenants. Today we look at slumlords in several major cities to help illustrate…