Connecting With Experts in the Fight Against CO Poisoning: The NCOAA 2023 CO Safety Summit

Diane H On July 31-August 2, 2023, UL Standards & Engagement served as a platinum sponsor of the 2023 CO Safety Summit of the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association, held in Wilmington, NC. The three-day event was dedicated to education, research, case studies, data, new technologies, and best practices for prevention and detection of carbon monoxide poisoning.

During the summit, fire marshals and fire service professionals, carbon monoxide professionals, and community risk reduction experts from around the world presented on topics including emergency response; science and innovation; surveillance data; and codes, standards, and regulations. ULSE Director of Standards Programs Diane Haithcock presented on our safety standards that have been proven to effectively mitigate CO poisoning, and she also encouraged summit participants to share their expertise by getting involved in the ULSE standards development process.