Know to call 1-800-222-1222 if someone takes poison.
- Know to call 1-800-222-1222 if someone takes poison. This number will connect you to emergency help in your area. Keep the number by every phone
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that you cannot see or smell. The gas collects when fuels are burned
- Have a service person check heaters, stove and fireplaces every year to see that they work well
- Have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector near the bedrooms. This will tell you if the gas level is too high. Push the “test” button on the detector so everyone will know the sound it makes
- Know the things in your home that are poisons
- Look at the labels for the words “Caution”, “Warning”, or “Danger” on the box or bottle. Read the labels and follow directions when using these. org
- Take all medicines and medical supplies out of purses, pockets and drawers. Put them in a cabinet with a child safety lock
- Have child-safety caps on all chemicals, medications and cleaning products
- Lock all dangerous items and products in a cabinet. Cosmetics (make-up) can be poison too
- Keep all dangerous products in the bottle or package they came in, with the labels on. Store all dangerous products away from food and drinks
- Keep each family member’s medicines in a separate place, so they don’t get mixed up
- Keep all chemicals, cosmetics (make-up), medicines and medical supplies and cleaning products in the containers they came in with the labels on
- Have a medicine cabinet you can lock