Household Chemical Emergency
Nearly every household uses products containing hazardous materials or chemicals.
Although the risk of a chemical accident is slight, knowing how to
handle these products and how to react during an emergency can reduce
the risk of injury.
There are probably many hazardous materials throughout your home.
Take a tour of your home to see where these materials are located. Use
the list of common hazardous household items
to guide you in your hunt. Once you have located a product, check the
label and take the necessary steps to ensure that you are using,
storing, and disposing of the material according to the manufacturer’s
directions.
It is critical to store household chemicals in places where children
cannot access them. Remember that products such as aerosol cans of hair
spray and deodorant, nail polish and nail polish remover, toilet bowl
cleaners, and furniture polishes all fall into the category of
hazardous materials.
How can I protect myself from a household chemical emergency?
- Identify common hazardous household items
- What to do before a household chemical emergency
- What to do during a household chemical emergency
