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Poison Proofing Resource Guide

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In this Resource Guide, we are sharing PPN Resource Central links to information that may be helpful for poison-proofing around the home and how to treat a child who has been exposed to poison.

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: Poisoning, Poison Control Centers, or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for more information.

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Job Aid

Poison Management Guide

This two-page quick reference guide describes how to handle poison emergencies, offering important information and resources for quick and effective response to toxic exposures.

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Job Aid

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

This video explains how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, highlighting the dangers and safety tips like using detectors and keeping generators outside.

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Top 10 Ways to Poison-proof Your Home

This webpage offers essential strategies for safeguarding homes from poisoning incidents by covering kitchen safety, medication storage, household product management, and emphasizing the importance of keeping hazardous items out of reach of children and pets, proper labeling, and disposal practices to reduce accidental poison exposures.

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Poison Prevention Educator Toolkit

This toolkit is a comprehensive resource with information, activities, and presentations to educate individuals on poison prevention and safety, aiming to raise awareness and empower educators.

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How to Poison Proof Every Room of Your Home

This webpage offers tips on preventing poisoning hazards in different rooms of the house by securing chemicals, keeping medications out of reach, and installing detectors, ensuring a safer environment for all household members.

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Poison Prevention Tips

The webpage provides guidance on preventing accidental poisonings, focusing on the safe storage and disposal of medications, household items, and chemicals to minimize risks, particularly for children.