Transcript Family Safety Presentation

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Poisons
Keeping your home hazard-free
Poisons
Toddlers and preschoolers are the most likely to be
poisoned, because they are curious, unpredictable and
fearless. They imitate what they see grownups doing,
which includes getting things out of cabinets and taking
medicines.
 Store chemicals and medicines separately, in
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locked cabinets. Don’t rely on putting them on
a high shelf (some kids are great climbers).
Store food and household and chemical
products in separate areas.
Never leave a container of hazardous material,
even for a brief time. Poisonings often occur
when an adult gets interrupted while using a
product and leaves it unattended while
answering the phone or seeing who's at the
door.
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Poisons
 Don't assume there is such a thing as a "child-
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proof" cap. Some are "child resistant," but
none are child-proof--they just take a little
longer for an inquisitive and determined child
to open. Similarly, safety latches on drawers or
cabinets are no substitute for careful
supervision.
Know what to do in case of a poisoning. If you
have a poisoning emergency call 1-800-2221222. Don't wait to see if the child appears sick.
Call poison control any time that your child
eats, drinks, or touches something that can
hurt them. That includes pesticides and weed
killers, prescription or OTC medicines,
gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning products,
laundry detergents, batteries, alcohol, and
some plants.
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Poisons
When you call poison control, have this
information:
• Your child's age.
• Your child's weight.
• Any existing health conditions or problems
that your child has.
• The substance involved and whether it was
swallowed, inhaled, absorbed through skin
contact, or splashed into the eyes. Tell them
how long ago the child swallowed or inhaled
the substance.
• Any first aid you have given.
• If the child has vomited.
• Your location, and how long it will take you to
get to the hospital.
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Keep potential poisons in their original
containers. Leave the original labels on all
products, and read the label before using.
Never use food containers such as cups or
bottles to store household and chemical
products, even temporarily.
Read and follow the directions and caution
labels on household and chemical products
before using them.
Wear protective clothing—long-sleeve shirts,
long pants, gloves, respirators—as specified in
the product instructions, particularly when
spraying pesticides and other chemicals.
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