by Lindsay Goss | Feb 26, 2021 | Carbon Monoxide
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide (CO) is defined as, “An odorless, colorless gas that can kill you.” How quickly do our bodies respond to carbon monoxide? The CDC tells us, “Red blood cells pick up CO quicker than they pick...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 3, 2018 | Articles, Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is more serious and more common than most realize. Nearly 400 Americans die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is common but not...
by Energy Resource Center | Mar 11, 2016 | Carbon Monoxide
During the regularly scheduled March 8, 2016, meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (RBD) has was presented with a national award recognizing its work in promoting carbon monoxide awareness and safety by the...
by Energy Resource Center | Oct 27, 2015 | Articles, Carbon Monoxide
In recognition of October being Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, we recently posted symptoms and causes of CO poisoning. Continuing with information about this “silent shadow killer,” we have more important information about carbon monoxide and how to avoid...
by Energy Resource Center | Oct 22, 2015 | Carbon Monoxide
You probably have several carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. Chances are, you might not even notice them unless they start chirping to alert you to a low battery. Even as the low battery chirping may annoy you, know that those carbon monoxide detectors...
by Energy Resource Center | Jun 10, 2015 | Articles, Carbon Monoxide
Most of the time when an alarm goes off in our lives it’s a drill or a fluke. We’ve become desensitized to them and don’t have the sense of urgency alarms are supposed to instill in us. But when your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, don’t ignore it.Carbon Monoxide...
