Household Dangers and Poisons

Household Plants

Elephant Ears (Dieffenbachia) are a common household plant. If a child eats or chews the leaves, this plant can cause intense burning and swelling in the mouth. Children have even died from severe swelling at the base of the tongue, blocking their airway.

The Castor Bean plant is an decorative plant often used around the home because of its broad leaves and colorful flowers. The beans of this plant are poisonous to pets and children if they are chewed or swallowed.

Household Products

Children are curious. Many household products are brightly colored so that they look attractive to an average shopper. While adults know to use these products carefully, children usually don't. Certain products that are especially dangerous can be very interesting to children because of the products' bright colors and large containers. Here are some products that need to be kept out of a child's sight and reach:

Furniture polish

Windshield washer fluid

Antifreeze

Drain cleaners

Toilet bowl cleaners

A child may think these items looks like a soft drink or juice box. Neon antifreeze and drain cleaners come in bright, attractive containers. This can sometimes result in terrible or deadly results. If you have these products in your home put them in a locked cabinet. Also, remember to keep drugs and over-the-counter medicine out of a child's reach. These also can be a leading cause of poisoning if a child takes too much.

How to Reduce Your Risk

You may encounter some of these harmful substances from time to time. But you can reduce your risks by doing a few things to make your home safer:

Service your heating and air conditioning system twice a year

Stay away from cigarette smoke

Wash your food before preparing it

Choose your foods with care

Watch toddlers and infants closely and see what they put in their mouths

By taking these steps, you can reduce the risk of danger in your home.

Carbon Monoxide

This is a "silent killer" – you may not even know that you've been exposed to the poison. It is a gas that has no color or smell, making it hard to find. It can come from propane, butane and natural gas heating systems that haven't been serviced. Air flow is important in preventing build up of this gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes more than 600 deaths a year.

Medical Plans

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Dental Plans

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Vision Plans

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Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability

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Workplace Voluntary Benefits

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Household Dangers and Poisons

We all like to think of our home as a safe place where we can live and relax in comfort. Find out about possible dangers and steps you can take to prevent accidents.

Who's at Risk?

Household Plants

Household Products

How to Reduce Your Risk

Where to Find More Information

Common Unknown Dangers

Carbon Monoxide

Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs)

Arsenic

Lead and Mercury

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Household Dangers and Poisons

We all like to think of our home as a safe place where we can live and relax in comfort. Find out about possible dangers and steps you can take to prevent accidents.

Who's at Risk?

Household Plants

Household Products

How to Reduce Your Risk

Where to Find More Information

Common Unknown Dangers

Carbon Monoxide

Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs)

Arsenic

Lead and Mercury

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

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