Potential Cure Found for Unintentional CO Poisoning

Mark Eatherton1

Finally back from getting daughter married off in Tucson.

ME

Mark Eatherton1

I want to thank...

Mark Hunt, John Hall, Jim Davis et al, the NFPA Web Site and the thousands of other people out there doing what they can to educate people as to the breadth of devesation caused by this totally preventable problem. Thanks also to the Holohans for giving us the space to post this.

As with anything worthwhile, education is the key. Education of the consumer, the contractor, the code officials, the manufacturers, the federal government.

Literally EVERYONE!!

The funny thing is, over in Germany, they already HAVE laws set forth to deal with this issue. Your major gas appliances are subject to an annual inspection, and if they don't pass, they give you a week to fix it. If it's not fixed in a week, when they come back, they TAKE your boiler, and charge you for it. AND, you have to have pay to put it back in...

It's coming my friends. You can only abuse mother nature for SO long before she starts revolting. I think the revolution has begun. It's time to think about the air quality issues. It's getting worse, and we CAN do something about it , as proven by the Europeans.

Spec and use only the highest efficiency equipment you can find.. Solar and all the "alternative" energy options, including waste heat recovery, will become INSTANTLY economically viable...

I've been in this business now going on 30 some years, and the ONLY thing I've ever seen open up a wallet, is the potential to put money IN to the wallet... which CAN be done.

But I digress... The intent of this post was to introduce those people who are equipped and trained and Certified in CO control and mitigation the opportunity to increase your exposure to notice. It is a Press Release sample tied to the prevention of unintentional CO deaths, which number the thousands. Here is my contribution to the cause. In order to get the full and proper effect, you need to have a copy of the actual document. Send me an e-mail requesting it, and I'll be GLAD to send you an electronic copy.

Use it.

On Company Letterhead

PRESS RELEASE
Your Name
Your Telephone Number
Web site information if applicable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
“Possible Cure Found For Unintentional Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Cases”
Date:
City of release:
Carbon Monoxide Statistics:

Carbon monoxide (CO) is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the United States. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, "there are approximately 2,100 unintentional deaths from carbon monoxide (CO) every year in the U.S. and the use of CO Alarms could potentially prevent many of these fatalities." In addition, more than 10,000 CO injuries occur annually from this colorless, odorless and tasteless poison.

Carbon monoxide (CO) can be produced when burning any fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood and coal. It is the product of incomplete combustion. Carbon monoxide can kill in minutes or hours depending on the level of CO in the air.

If CO is inhaled at damaging levels it can lead to breathing difficulties, impaired judgment and memory, damage to the nervous system,
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cardiac trauma, brain damage, coma and even death.

Everyone is susceptible, but experts agree that unborn babies, young children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable and are at the highest risk for death or serious injury.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide:

Initial symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever. Dizziness, fatigue/weakness, throbbing headache, nausea/vomiting, irregular breathing, sleepiness and confusion can all be possible symptoms.

Potential sources of carbon monoxide:

Any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning or improperly installed can be a source of CO. These can include furnaces, gas range/stove, gas clothes dryer, water heater, gas or wood fireplaces, wood-burning stove and auto exhaust from an attached garage. Other sources include clogged chimneys or flues, vent pipes, fuel burning space heaters, tools that run on fuel in an area that is not vented, a gas or charcoal grill used in an enclosed area, certain types of swimming pool heaters, boats and RV's. Back drafting and changes in air pressure can cause indoor levels of CO.
Methods of protection:

Every year have the heating system, vents, chimney, and flue tested, inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Never leave a car running in an attached garage. Install a carbon monoxide alarm near the sleeping areas and on every level of the home. Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connections, visible rust or




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Safety tips
· Install CO alarms (listed by an independent testing laboratory) inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating CO.
· CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area.
· After purchasing an alarm, call your local fire department's non-emergency telephone number to find out what number to call if the CO alarm sounds. Post that number by your telephone(s) and make sure everyone in the household knows the difference between the fire emergency and CO emergency numbers (if there is a difference).
· Test CO alarms at least once a month, and replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer's instructions.
· If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Do not run a vehicle, generator, or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Never leave your vehicle running when it is parked or covered in snow.
· Have fuel-burning household heating equipment (fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, wood and coal stoves, space or portable heaters) and chimneys inspected by a professional every year before cold weather sets in.
· When using a fireplace, open the flue for adequate ventilation.
· Open a window slightly whenever using a kerosene or gas heater. (Kerosene heaters are illegal in many states. Always check with local authorities before buying or using one.) Only refuel outside, after the device has cooled.
· Never use your oven to heat your home.
· Only use barbecue grills – which can produce CO – outside. Never use them in the home or garage.



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· When purchasing new heating and cooking equipment, select products tested and labeled by an independent testing laboratory.
· When purchasing an existing home, have a qualified technician evaluate the integrity of the heating and cooking systems, as well as the sealed spaces between the garage and house.
· When camping, remember to use battery-powered heaters and flashlights in tents trailers, and motor homes.
· CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home and in or outside all sleeping areas.
· Know the difference between the sound of the smoke alarms and the sound of the CO alarms.
If your CO alarm sounds
· Immediately move everyone outdoors.
· Report the CO alarm warning by calling the appropriate phone number.
· Call a qualified technician to inspect all equipment.
Symptoms of CO poisoning
· Severe headache, dizziness, mental confusion, nausea, or faintness. Many of these symptoms are similar to the flu, food poisoning or other illnesses.



Carbon Monoxide poisonings are one of the most preventable situations occurring in America today. The loss of life is senseless. Purchase, install and maintain a good quality CO detector today, and call a qualified service contractor to test the fired appliances in your home tomorrow. Together, we CAN stop the rising death toll.

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Mad Dog

Hey ME. please save this for me

until i get MY computer back on line...right now I'm usin' me mum's Mad Dog

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Mark Eatherton1

Consider it..

DONE

ME

Mark Hunt

American history


A small group of people had an idea. they presented that idea to the masses. Some agreed, some did not.

A seemingly invincible force tried to crush them.

Battles were won and battles were lost, but eventually the idea prevailed.

It prevailed because it was the truth, and truth cannot be defeated.

Minutemen wanted.

Thanks ME!!!!!! That is awsome!!!!!!!!

Mark H

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Mark Eatherton1

Take 2.1

Use it...

ME

Unknown

Very good Mark I have

just one question and that is about detector location. Many people sleep with their bedroom door closed. Having the detector outside the room when in fact with a warm air system the ducts go into the room may prevent it alarming. I always tell people to place them HEAD (standing up) to BED(lying down) level in the rooms where they sleep. Correct me if I am not following some existing procedure.

Dave Yates (PAH)

Congrats

on the expanded family. A son!

And that's one beautiful message on CO pal. You get a gold star today(G).

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Mark Eatherton1

Take 2.2...

Thanks for the opportunity Dan and Maryanne!

Use this thing people.

ME

Mark Eatherton1

Congratulations to Robert Ely...

use it to the fullest extent. Other people have also taken the initiative and will be posted in due time.

Have you taken advantage yet?? Please do.

ME

Mark Eatherton1

Atta boy to Jeff Lawrence

for requesting a copy. Can I send one to you? Email me at markeatherton@hotmail.com and I will send you a properly formatted Press Release in MS Word.

Please use it and save lives!

ME

John R. Hall

Thanks ME

I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with all of us.

The t's are almost crossed and i's dotted on a very exciting CO seminar at ISH-NA in Boston in October. I'll have full details very soon but suffice it to say, the sponsors of the meeting, Messe Frankfurt, have deemed this panel discussion important enough to schedule it twice. Advanced registration will be required and I would suggest that anyone with a passion for this subject keep their eyes opened for pre-registration.

I would call this the CO "All-Star" game.

Mark Eatherton1

Congratulations to Michael Breault

our neighbor to he north. CO knows no boundaries...

Use it to save lives AND make money, please. Nothing illegal about that is there...

ME

Mark Eatherton1

I hope to be there...

WIth it being scheduled twice I stand a better than even chance of being there, provided my life is not re-programmed by the RPA, or ISH-NA...

Thanks for your hard work John,

ME

jw

Battery powered heaters?

Mark;

I'd like to see the battery for the heater and the horse you need to pack it.

"When camping, remember to use battery-powered heaters and flashlights in tents trailers, and motor homes"

Mark Eatherton1

Congratulations to Gary Didier

You go boy! Use this tool.

ME

Mark Eatherton1

A tip of the hat to Colin Wunder...

protecting the plains of the Dakotas.

Got your copy yet?

ME

Mark Eatherton1

One \"Atta Boy\" to

BJ Murphy. He sent it out to 200 of his recent customers. His phone will probably be ringing off the desk soon...

ME