SAFETY MEASURES TO PREVENT POISONNG
SAFETY MEASURES TO PREVENT POISONNG
· Keep all harmful substances in high, locked
areas. Children and confused persons cannot see or reach them.
· Keep
childproof caps on all harmful substances.
· Store
harmful substances according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
· Make
sure all harmful substances are labeled.
· Do not
mix cleaning products.
· Read
labels carefully. Have good lighting.
· Use
products according to the manufacturer's instructions.
· Keep
harmful products in their original containers. Do not store them in food
containers.
· Do not store harmful substances near food.
· Discard
harmful substances that are outdated.
· Use
safety latches on kitchen, bathroom, garage, basement, and workshop cabinets.
· Keep
drugs out of purses, backpacks, briefcases, lug-gage, and other items where
children may find them.
· Family and friends may keep drugs in such
places. Keep children away from such items.
· Never
call drugs or vitamins "candy."
· Keep
plants where persons at risk cannot reach them.
· Teach
children not to eat plants and unknown foods. Teach them not to eat leaves,
stems, seeds, berries, nuts, or bark.
· Place
poison warning stickers ("Mr. Yuk") on harmful substances.
· Keep all
baby products and diaper-changing supplies out of the child's reach.
· Do not
let children play near walls with chipped paint. The paint may contain lead.
· Keep
emergency numbers by the telephone: poison control center, police, ambulance,
hospital, and doctor.
· Supervise
children when visiting family and friends. Look for harmful substances on
kitchen counters, kitchen tables, or bathroom counters.
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