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Injuries and accidents at home: Overview

Into: Product Safety Product categories Household

Household accidents are among the most frequent cases of injury. Prevention of accidents is fundamental towards decreasing their incidence. A highly effective accident prevention initiative necessitates a thorough understanding of the various forms of accidents, and the underlying factors linked to them. Causes of Accidents Insufficient forethought and haste in the use or placement of household articles and activities is a major factor as is the inherent level of safety of the products (...) Read more

poisoning , accidents , burns , chemicals

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Household Poisons

Into: Keep Yourself Safe Poisoning

A multitude of substances/preparations, which are commonly found in households, are potentially poisonous. Children are most at risk from accidental poisoning at home. Following are examples: • Medicines - these may be safe at the recommended dose, but can be poisonous if an overdose is taken. Medicines may be easily mistaken for sweets by children; • Alcoholic drinks (drinks containing ethanol) – alcohol depresses the activity of the central nervous system. Small quantities generally (...) Read more

Pesticides , household chemicals , poisoning , headaches

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