Carbon monoxide poisonings seem to increase during the colder months of the year. The heating systems that people use can put people at risk if they are not properly maintained or used as directed. Unfortunately, because carbon monoxide is so hard to detect, several...
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Critical signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is very serious and can be fatal. Since the gas itself is invisible, tasteless and odorless, you may not know you are inhaling it until you lose consciousness. There have been cases where entire groups of people -- such as workers who are...
2 surprising ways your family can get exposed to carbon monoxide
Some experts refer to carbon monoxide as a silent killer because people don't realize that they have had dangerous levels of exposure to the gas until they display symptoms, at which point their exposure is already extreme. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can cause...
Generator use linked to Louisiana hurricane deaths
The initial reports on Hurricane Laura informed residents that it would be a very significant storm. As it approached landfall, residents throughout Louisiana and Texas were told to evacuate in order to ensure their safety. Those who decided to remain behind faced...
Port Arthur fatalities reported after shelter sought from the storm
When Hurricane Laura violently approached shore last week, residents along the Gulf Coast prepared as thoroughly as possible. Safety, as always, remained the utmost concern. The storm changed direction and did not cause as much damage as anticipated in Port Arthur....
We are here to help the victims of carbon monoxide poisoning in Port Arthur
News reports detail at least 3 tragic deaths and 22 injuries stemming from carbon monoxide poisoning in Port Arthur following the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced by gas appliances and other devices...
This Silent Killer Can Ruin Your Summer
Engines on boats can produce carbon monoxide, or CO, a poisonous gas that can impair and potentially kill those exposed. This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas occurs when an engine using a carbon-based fuel is running. In fact, the most common source of CO in boats...
The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning on the job
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a hidden risk in a variety of Texas workplaces. Employees can be exposed to high, and harmful, levels in places such as warehouses, boiler rooms, petroleum refineries and blast furnaces. Carbon monoxide poisoning can affect everyone from a...
Bosch Recalls Buderus Boilers for CO Poisoning Hazard
"Smoke" by Centophobia is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Bosch Thermotechnology recalled about 170 Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers on December 19, 2019, which were sold and installed around the nation from June of 2008 through September 2012. The Consumer Product...
CO poisoning: Is my car’s exhaust system dangerous?
Hiding beneath our vehicles, our exhaust systems keep a low profile, but they are extremely important. They funnel away the dangerous gases produced during engine combustion. A broken exhaust system poses extreme danger because it releases carbon monoxide (CO) - an...