How to prevent Medicines and Cleaners Accidents

Chemical preparations of any sort, whether in the form of medicines or household cleaners should always be treated with caution. Continue...

 

• Consider having a proper lockable cabinet fitted in the kitchen for medicines and chemicals where it is more likely to be supervised
• Keep medicines in their original containers, clearly labelled
• Do not take other people’s medicine, or let them take yours
• Return leftover medicines to the pharmacist for destruction - don’t hoard them
• Keep medicines, chemical and cleaning products such as bleach, turps and caustic soda where children cannot see or reach them
• Chemicals used in the garden, garage or workshop need to be used and stored with great care. Store them in a safe place where children can’t see or reach them
• Keep cosmetics, perfumes and essential oils away from children.