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CHECKLIST
TIPS TO HELP MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE
GENERAL
Identify all
houseplants, remove or place poisonous plants out of the reach of
children and pets
KITCHEN
- No household
products under the sink
- No medications
on the counter
- All cleansers
out of reach of children
- Poison Control
Center phone number near the phone
BATHROOM
- Medicine
cabinet cleaned out regularly
- All old
medicines properly disposed of - call local pharmacy for advice
- All medications
are in safety containers
- Proper lighting
for appropriate reading of labels
BEDROOM
- No medications
on the dresser, chest or night stand
- All perfumes
and cosmetics up out of the reach of children
- No flaking
paint chips on windowsills, woodwork, cribs, playpen
LAUNDRY
- All soaps,
detergents, cleansers and bleach stored out of the reach of children
and pets
- Furniture
and metal polish out of reach of children and pets
- Drain cleansers
in safety containers and LOCKED out of the reach of children and
pets
BASEMENT/ GARAGE
- Window open
to provide good ventilation
- Penetrating
oil, paint, varnish, mineral spirits, stripper, soldering material,
caulk, bug spray out of reach of children and pets
- ANTIFREEZE,
window cleaner, turpentine out of reach of children and pets
NOTE:
THIS LIST IS BY NO MEANS COMPLETE
BUT SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE.
If
you have any questions call 1-800-222-1222.
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