Carbondale Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Personnel Board recently issued the following announcement.
Knowing how to handle household products containing hazardous materials or chemicals can reduce the risk of injury.
ONLY STORE HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS IN PLACES CHILDREN CAN'T GET TO THEM
Save the national poison control number in your cell phone and post it next to landlines in your home (800) 222-1222
Keep products containing hazardous materials in their original containers
Never store hazardous products in food containers
Never use hair spray, cleaning solutions, paint products or pesticides near an open flame
Dispose of hazardous materials correctly
If there is danger of fire or explosion during a household chemical emergency:
Stay upwind and away from the residence to avoid breathing toxic fumes
Recognize and respond to symptoms of toxic poisoning including:
Difficulty breathing
Irritation of the eyes, skin, throat or respiratory tract
Changes in skin color
Headache or blurred vision
Dizziness, clumsiness or lack of coordination
Cramps or diarrhea
For more tips to limit your exposure to hazardous household chemicals, please contact the Carbondale Office of Emergency Management at (618) 457-3234 or visit Ready.gov
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