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tips Safe manufacture, selection and use of toys is essential to protect children

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Always remember the following: Supervise children and teach them how to use toys safely. Remove and discard all toy packaging as quickly as possible. This is essential as a child could choke or suffocate on plastic bags, polystyrene, staples or ties. Regularly check toys for hazards as they may appear as a toy gets older. - - Look for loose parts, broken pieces or sharp edges. Make sure you dispose of broken toys or that they are repaired properly. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of (...) Read more

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Risk of ingestion, inhalation

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Minimising the risk of ingestion and inhalation Although designed for older children, you should always supervise play with chemistry and craft kits. Many of these kits contain chemical products that would cause serious injury if ingested or inhaled. Also be careful about these products coming into contacts with a child’s skin. Call a doctor immediately if a child swallows any chemicals or a battery as these can be extremely dangerous. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is (...) Read more

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Advice to help children to play safer

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A product’s safety characteristics also depends on the consumers behaviour when playing with it. So here is some advice to help ensure a safer play experience: Always supervise children and teach them how to use toys safely Promptly remove and discard all toy packaging such as plastic bags and plastic wrap, foam, staples and ties - these can suffocate or choke a child Check toys often for hazards like loose parts, broken pieces or sharp edges, and repair or discard any weak or broken (...) Read more

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Hazard labelling

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Dangerous chemicals, by law, must have warning labels flagging their contents. But do consumers really know what these labels mean? Chemicals are an integral part of modern life. They are found in every household and workplace. But they can be bad for your health. If not used correctly they can catch fire, cause burns, damage health and damage the environment. Hazard symbols and examples of products Irritant: Bleaches some household cleaning products. Flammable: Compressed gas (...) Read more

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Preventing Choking and Suffocation

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If you are the parent or care giver follow these tips to reduce the chances of choking. At Mealtime * Insist that children eat at the table, or at least sitting down. Watch young children while they eat. Encourage them to eat slowly and chew their food well. * Cut up into small pieces of food that are firm and round and can get stuck in the airway of a child. During Playtime * Follow the age recommendations on toy packages. Any toy that is small enough to fit through a 11/4-inch circle (...) Read more

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