Saturday, October 13, 2012

Poison Prevention Tips


Poison Prevention Tips

An interesting fact is most poisoning exposures occur when the product is in use. Here are a few tips to help reduce the chance of a poison exposure in your home or work place.
·         Store all household products and medicines out of reach and sight of small children and pets.
·         Store all medications separately from household products and household chemicals away from food.
·         Always read the label before using and follow the instructions on medicines, cleaners, pesticides, automotive, lawn and garden products for their proper use. Some of the first aid instructions on the product labels are often incorrect or dangerous.
·         Never store potential poisons in containers used for eating and drinking. Store all potential poisons in their original, labeled containers. Leave the original labels on all products.
·         Never refer to medicine as candy to a young child.
·         Attempt to avoid taking medication in front of small children.
·         Turn on a light when taking or giving a medication.
·         When you are using household chemical products and medicine, never let them out of your sight, even if you must take them along when answering the telephone or doorbell.
·         Clean out your medicine cabinet periodically.
·         Use child resistant closures; nothing is really child proof but a deterrent.
·         When in doubt call local Poison Control Center; 1-800-222-1222
The call is a free and confidential service provided by trained health care providers for poison exposures and prevention. The call could save an unnecessary expense of a trip to the emergency room.

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