AVOIDING POISONING

75% of accidents involving household chemicals and medicines happen to children under five*

• Lock all pills and medicines in a high cupboard in the kitchen
• Keep chemicals and household cleaners locked away or in a high cupboard
• Keep medicines, cleaners and garden chemicals in their original containers
• Try to buy medicines and chemicals in containers with child-resistant caps and make sure bottle tops and lids are always firmly closed when not in use

 

RoSPA – Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

CAPT – Child Accident Prevention Trust