Carbon monoxide (CO) detection rules are inconsistent across schools, daycares, churches, camps, and athletic facilities. Buildings aren’t regulated by who uses them — they’re regulated by how the code classifies them. And that classification, called an occupancy type, determines whether CO detection is required, optional, or never mentioned at all. The problem? Most parents, teachers, and even administrators have no idea which occupancy type their building falls under.

Explore how CO Safe Schools strengthened its national database of school carbon monoxide incidents—and why better data improves public health, safety, and prevention.

"Why Don't All Schools Have Carbon Monoxide Detection?" Tune in for the answer.

Carbon monoxide exposure is preventable. Our Five Year Snapshot report shows there's still a ways to go before schools are actually taking the steps to prevent.

CO Safe Schools has released its Campus Safety Report for the 2022-2023 school year, reviewing the year's campus-based CO incidents.

Carbon monoxide alarms are readily used in homes – but would you know what to expect to see or hear in a daycare, school, or college campus?

One of the most frequently asked questions I get here at CO Safe Schools, particularly after a carbon monoxide incident on campus...