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Product safety

Home and Garden Safety

Every year a large number of adults and children are unnecessarily injured and even killed as a result of accidents in the home or in the garden. In the following sections we explain how to avoid some of these situations.

In this section

Preventing Choking and Suffocation

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

Preventing Falls

Most people fall in or around their home. However it is not difficult to create a safe home environment. Read more

Preventing fire and burns

A fire can start in many areas of your home. Once started, it can very easily rage out of control. Prevent fire before it starts by avoiding the following hazards: Smoking Most deaths in home fires are caused by careless smoking. Someone falls asleep in bed with a lit cigarette. Or someone leaves a cigarette on the edge of a table. If people must smoke, either ask them to go outside or provide an ashtray. Heaters Place space heaters away from bedding, clothing, drapes and anything else (...) Read more

Preventing Poisoning

Most parents are aware of the risks of storing dangerous liquids, such as bleach or cleaning fluids, in soft drinks bottles. However, by far the most common cause of child poisoning in Ireland is medication. Read more

 
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