Christopher Schafer Clothier
Fells Point - Baltimore:
Family talks importance of carbon monoxide detectors after near-deadly incident
“At the hospital, we just got told we were very lucky. Levels anything over 5 is carbon monoxide poisoning. We had levels of 19, 21 and 32."
Carbon monoxide dangers: How you can be safe
Local firefighters say right now they’re seeing more carbon monoxide calls than usual, and they have a warning for the public on these potentially deadly situations. “The biggest thing …
It's Fire Prevention Week. Here are 6 things you need to know
Protecting your family and property takes more than just changing the batteries in your smoke detector.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors When Selling a Home
What are the smoke & carbon monoxide detector requirements when selling a home? See regulations and laws for every state.
Should a Carbon Monoxide Monitor Be in Your Site Inspection Kit?
Recent incidents of seemingly healthy Americans dying in hotels should remind meeting planners to ask hotels about carbon monoxide alarms.
Three easy steps to create a home fire escape plan
You have gone great lengths to ensure that your home is fully equipped with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide alarms—but simply having the tools doesn’t keep you safe from a potential fire. According to nfpa.org fire can spread …
5 tips for treating possible carbon monoxide poisoning
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention and awareness
Every year, more than 50,000 people in the United States require emergency care, and over 400 people die, due to accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. There are steps you can take to help protect yourself and family from carbon monoxide poisoning, says Lindell Weaver, MD, director of hyperbaric medicine at Intermountain Medical Center and LDS Hospital.
Six Ways to Help Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Here are steps you can take to help protect staff, guests, and others from CO poisoning.
How much do you know about home fire safety?
Did you know that 60 percent of all house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke detector?
5 things to know about carbon monoxide poisoning
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning kills more than 400 Americans annually.
Key Safety Guidelines to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
“Safety First, Always First.” With winter’s colder temperatures and heating systems running around the clock, it is important to be aware of the heightened risk and symptoms of carbon monoxide pois…
Scientists are developing wallpaper that can tell when your house is on fire
Today, wallpaper is merely decoration. But in the future it could function as a built-in fire detector and alarm.
6 Common Household Things That Can Spark Dangerous House Fires
In addition to these tips to avoid house fires, be sure to install and maintain smoke detectors in your home For more information call 215.322.0110
Learning the sounds of fire safety
Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxid
Why Passive Fire Protection is Critical in Commercial Construction
When protecting commercial and multi-family buildings, where occupant rates range into the hundreds and cost millions to rebuild, fire protection tops the priority list of concerns for builders, owners and facility managers. It’s crucial to look beyond active fire protection, such as fire extinguishers, fire detectors and sprinkler systems and pay equal attention to the less-visible, passive fire protection systems that work to contain and compartmentalize…
Elder Care: Seeking an environmentally friendly end?
Climate change is in the news almost daily. When looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, people have turned to composting, reusable grocery bags, electric cars, LED light bulbs
5 things to know about capnography and respiratory distress
Understand how monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide helps assess and treat a patient in respiratory distress
Inspiring Self-Care: Self-Care Tips for Family Caregivers
Home Instead offers self-care tips for family caregivers caring for aging loved ones.
Safety Tips: Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide safety is something that you should always keep top of mind. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can be fatal is ...
