Is your house full of chemicals like mine?
When you go through the household aisle in the supermarket there is so much choice and the choices seem to increase every time you visit. With every chemical there are potential hazards that could lead to injury and illness for you and your loves ones at home. Of course you hear about the tragedies where someone was poisoned but there are other injuries and illnesses that can develop including dermatitis, allergies and burns.
When you're taking product off the shelf, take time to read the label and pay attention to the symbols that are on the label. The symbols that are typically on household chemical products will tell you if its explosive, corrosive, flammable or poison which gives you some idea on the hazards involved with using the chemicals. The shape of the symbols lets you know if the contents or the container are dangerous and pay attention to the signal words, caution, danger or extreme danger. You might be able to substitute for another chemical that is less hazardous after reviewing the label in detail.
Once you get the product home, where should you store it? The label might provide guidance on storage conditions such as what temperature to ensure the chemical is stored at. Other tips include;
- keeping chemicals stored away from kids and pets,
- keeping liquid chemicals stored below your eye level, and
- keeping spray nozzles in the "off" or "locked" position when not in use.
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