Accidental Poisoning In Children
Poison Prevention! What To Do?
- Use containers with child-resistant caps. These caps are child-resistant but they are not childproof
- Keep chemicals and medicines out of reach and out of sight of children.
- Keep all products in their original containers.
Poison Prevention! What NOT To Do?
- Do not leave containers open when using them.
- Do not transfer products from their original containers. Children who see liquid in a soft-drink bottle will think they can drink it.
- Do not remove labels from medicines or products. The label can contain important information.
- Do not put tablets into another container such as a purse or envelope.
- Do not refer to medicine or tablets as sweets to the children.
- Do not take your medicine in front of children as they often copy adults.
Poisoning Agents At Home
Kitchen: Detergents, dishwasher tablets, bleach, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, polish, disinfectant, liquigel capsules, white spirit and batteries.
Bathroom: Bleach, shower cleaner, toilet cleaner, cosmetics, toiletries, shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste and mouthwash.
Bedroom: Medicines, perfume, aftershave, nail polish remover, essential oils, herbal remedies and false teeth cleaners.
Handbags/Briefcases: Medicines, alcohol hand gel, chewing gum, tobacco and cigarettes.
Shed or Garage: Petrol, paraffin, car products, insect sprays or powders, rat poison, white spirit, glue and paint.
Garden: Mushrooms, slug killer, plant food and weed killer
