Fire and Life Safety Awareness Campaign

 

Poison Prevention

The Home Safety Council research shows that poisoning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury related death in the home, and yet, found that most families are not taking the appropriate precautions to reduce the risk of poison exposure. Out of the 2.4 million poison exposures reported through the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), over 90% of them occurred in the home.

If you think someone has ingested poison, call 9-1-1. You can also call the Poison Center Help number at 1.800.222.1222.

Poison prevention is for everyone, not just children. Be sure to check the links below to learn some simple guidelines to help keep you and your family safe from poison exposures around your home. Contact the Public Education Office at 214.509.4413 for more information.

• Emergency Actions for Poisoning from the Texas Poison Center Network
• Poison Prevention Checklist from the Home Safety Council
• Information on Hand Sanitizers from Texas Panhandle Poison Center

Related Resources:

• Texas Poison Center Network
• Home Safety Council Prevention Tips
• American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)

Be sure to check the Public Education Safety web page for information on a variety of fire and life safety issues. The Home Safety Council also provides a wealth of safety information, family and children's activities on related issues through out the year. A new feature on the Home Safety Council's website includes a virtual home safety tour. This is a great way to safeguard all aspects of your home. Children will enjoy the interactive tour while learning important information.