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Carbon Monoxide Detectors Can Save LivesCarbon Monoxide Detectors Can Save LivesCarbon Monoxide Detectors Can Save Lives The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that consumers purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors with labels showing they meet the requirements of the new Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) voluntary standard (UL 2034). The UL standard, published in April 1992, requires... |
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Camping EquipmentCarbon Monoxide Poisoning with Camping EquipmentCarbon Monoxide Poisoning with Camping Equipment The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns consumers that each year there are about 30 deaths and 450 injuries because of carbon monoxide poisoning from the use of portable camping heaters, lanterns, or stoves inside tents, campers, and vehicles. Follow these guidelines to... |
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Carbon Monoxide Questions and AnswersCarbon Monoxide Questions and AnswersCarbon Monoxide Questions and Answers What is Carbon Monoxide (CO) and How is it Produced in the Home? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Appliances fueled with natural gas, liquified petroleum (LP gas), oil, kerosene, coal, or wood may |
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Combustion PollutantsCombustion PollutantsCombustion Pollutants To protect yourself and your family from combustion pollutants, you need to know whether you're at risk. Here are some common questions and answers. Q: What are combustion pollutants? A: They include gases or particles that come from smoking and the burning of fuels--natural gas, propane, wood, oil, kerosene and coal.... |
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FormaldehydeFormaldehydeFormaldehyde What is Formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is an important industrial chemical used to make other chemicals, building materials, and household products. It is one of the large family of chemical compounds called volatile organic compounds or VOCs. The term volatile means that the compounds vaporize, that is, become a gas,... |
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Lead DustLead DustLead Dust Q: What is lead? What are the sources of lead? A: It's a metallic element that is widely dispersed in the environment. It was used in house paint until 1978, when it was banned. It was also widely used in gasoline, but has since been removed. Near major traffic corridors, soils may be contaminated from the long-term use of leaded... |
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Signs of Possible Home Indoor Air Quality ProblemsSigns of Possible Home Indoor Air Quality ProblemsSigns of Possible Home Indoor Air Quality Problems Unusual and noticeable odors, stale or stuffy air Noticeable lack of air movement Dirty or faulty central heating or air conditioning equipment Damaged flue pipes or chimneys Unvented combustion air sources for fossil fuel appliances Excessive humidity Tightly constructed or remodeled home... |
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What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air PollutionsWhat You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air PollutionsWhat You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollutions Hazards may be associated with almost all types of appliances. The purpose of this section is to answer some common questions you may have about the potential for one specific type of hazard - indoor air pollution - associated with one class of appliances -... |
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