A poison is any product or substance that can harm someone if it is
used in the wrong way, by the wrong person, or in the wrong amount. Examples
of possible poisons include some household products, chemicals at work
or in the environment, drugs (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, illegal
or animal medicines), snake bites, spider bites, and scorpion stings.
To prevent poisonings in the household:
- Store medicines and household products in
their original containers.
- Lock medicines and household products where children
cannot see or reach them.
- Use child-resistant packaging. Replace the caps
tightly after using a product.
- Read the label before taking or giving medicine — every time.
- Use household products according to label directions.
Mixing household products can cause dangerous gases to form.
- Install a carbon monoxide alarm.
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