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Special care for children

Into: General product safety -Product categories -Household products -Household safety tips

Every year, thousands of children are seriously injured whilst being at home. Yet these accidents could often be avoided. Below are a few safety tips that will help to prevent accidents: Stair gates - safety gates are very effective in preventing access to rooms and stairs, if used correctly and consistently. They can be used to block access to rooms in the home whilst the parent or carer supervises. Safety gates are generally easy to install, however, they can be easily pushed out of (...) Read more

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Hazard labelling

Into: General product safety -Ensuring product safety -Safety labelling

Dangerous chemicals, by law, must have warning labels flagging their contents. Consumers should know what these labels mean. Commonly found hazard labels on consumer products are: Toxic The poison symbol is self-explanatory. Many of these are dangerous even on contact. Found in the home in rat poisons, weedkillers, dishwasher detergents, disinfectants, bleaches, etc. Environmental hazard Substances that require particular care to be taken on disposal. Rare in home products; more (...) Read more

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Preventing poisoning

Into: Keep yourself safe -Home and garden safety

Poisoning or chemical burns can be prevented storing medicines and household chemicals out of sight and out of reach of children, preferably in a secure, high-level kitchen cupboard. Avoid poisoning and chemical burns by storing chemicals for use in garage or garden safely out of sight and out of reach of children, preferably in a secure cabinet. Prevent accidental poisoning or injuries to yourself or others by carefully following manufacturers instructions when using weed killers, (...) Read more

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Symptoms

Into: Keep yourself safe -In case of poisoning

The symptoms you might be presented with in the case of possible poisoning will vary depending upon the substance and the amount of poison concerned. Some poisons will hamper the blood’s ability to carry oxygen around the body whilst others will burn and irritate the digestive system. Symptoms of poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, fever, shivering, abdominal pain, weakness, drowsiness, headache, irritability, swallowing difficulty, salivation, skin rash, burns around the mouth and (...) Read more

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Information medical staff need

Into: Keep yourself safe -In case of poisoning

In order to effectively treat a person who has been poisoned, medical staff will need to establish a detailed history. Therefore, when the paramedics arrive, or when you arrive at A&E, you should provide as much information as you can including: what substances you think the person may have swallowed,when the substance was taken (how long ago),how it was taken (for example, swallowed), andhow much was taken (if known). You should provide details of any symptoms that the person has had, (...) Read more

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Poison prevention in the home

Into: Keep yourself safe -In case of poisoning

Do: Use containers with child-resistant caps. Keep all chemicals and medicines out of sight and reach of children. Keep all products in their original containers. Use any protective clothing, gloves or goggles that are recommended in the instructions. Learn to recognise the hazard warning symbols for dangerous chemicals. Do not: Remove the labels from medicines or household products. Transfer tablets to another container. Store chemicals under the kitchen sink or where they can easily (...) Read more

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In a case of poisoning

Into: Keep yourself safe -In case of poisoning

- Being poisoned can be a life-threatening situation. If someone has swallowed a poisonous substance, do not try to treat him or her yourself but seek medical help immediately. Dial 999 for an ambulance or take the person to your local Accident and Emergency department. If you think someone has ingested (swallowed) poison, and they appear to be unconscious, try to rouse them, and encourage them to spit out any pills. However, do not put your hand into their mouth. While waiting for (...) Read more

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