One safety tip to handling household items is to read and follow the directions and warnings on the labels before using the product.
Dr Kenneth Tan Boon Kiat, Associate Consultant, Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital (SGH), a member of the SingHealth group explains tells you what can to do in case of accidental poisoning and tips to safely handle household items.
What to do in case of accidental poisoning
If a family member suffers from accidental poisoning at home and stops breathing, or experiences any other extreme symptoms, immediately call 995 for an ambulance.
For mild cases of accidental poisoning at home, you may want to call your GP.
Water, juice or milk may be given to the patient to dilute and reduce the taste of the product. If the household poison has splashed on the patient, washing the poison off should clear the symptoms.
Home safety: Tips to safely handle household items
You can promote safety at home with the following tips:
Ref: R14
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