Poison Prevention – ipl: Information You Can Trust
Taking a safety tour
When you are poison proofing your home, or taking a safety tour with young children, consider the following checklist of things to be concerned about. While this is not an exhaustive list, it’s a good starting point.
It can be especially useful when talking with children to ask them to point out poisons. Use this list to get things rolling.
KITCHEN
GARAGE
dish washing detergent
liquid dish soap
scouring soap
window cleaner
oven cleaner
medicines
vitamins
furniture polish
drain cleaner/opener
ammonia
gasoline
kerosene
car wax/soaps
weed killers/pesticides
paint
windshield washer fluid
antifreeze
LAUNDRY ROOM
laundry detergent
bleach
fabric softener
dye
CLOSET/STORAGE SPACES
rat/ant poisons
moth balls & sprays
MISCELLANEOUS
alcoholic beverages
flaking paint
broken plaster
BATHROOM
cosmetic products
shampoo
medications
cleansers
lotions
perfume
PURSE
medicines/pain killers
cosmetics
If you have suggestions for other items that belong on this list, or lists your school or work, let us know!
