Popular in homes, hospitals and schools - what are the risks?

How to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning

What is the risk from mercury contained in these new energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs? How should these light bulbs be properly cleaned up and disposed of?

There are many poisons around the home. Below are some of the most common poisons encountered every day. Be aware of household medicines and chemicals so you can use and store them properly and act quickly if someone is poisoned

Many households have a dishwasher, which may use powder or tablets. These agents are often highly alkaline and can cause corrosive injuries. A few simple hints will help us lessen the risk of injury through prevention and appropriate first aid

LPG heaters, Cold and Flu Preparations, Antifreeze...all about poisoning in Winter

Spring cleaning, plants, allergies, Guy Fawkes...all about Spring poisonings.

There are many household cleaners in every home, some poisonous some not. A few simple hints will help lessen the risk of injury through prevention and appropriate first aid

Follow this advice to avoid toxicity resulting from incorrect clean up of small mercury spills from mercury thermometers.

Check if your bathroom & medicines are poison-proofed

Check if your kitchen & household products are "poison-proof"

Check if your Laundry & Bleaches/Cleaners are poison-proofed

Check if your garage/garden shed & chemicals are poison-proofed

Paracetamol is one of the most common substances involved in childhood poisoning. It is found in most homes and is often used frequently but Paracetamol can be very dangerous if not used correctly!

A few basic fact and hints regarding poisoning around the home

Some objects are just not meant to be swallowed. What types of objects do children swallow? What makes them dangerous? Will they get stuck?