Household Chemicals

• Store all household chemicals out of reach of children, including containers with a child resistant top.
• Ensure tops on containers are properly secured.

• Wear appropriate protective clothing when handling/using chemicals.
• Any contaminated clothing should be laundered where necessary.
• Always use chemicals either in quantities recommended by the manufacturer or diluted to levels recommended.
• Never mix chemicals (e.g. toilet cleaner and bleach/chlorines urine and bleach, lime scale remover with any other product).They can give off chlorine gas or other fluids which can burn the skin and cause damage to the lungs.
• Never decant chemicals into inappropriate, unmarked containers.
• Seek medical assistance immediately if the child becomes or you suspect they have been contaminated with a hazardous chemical by direct contact (which cannot be dealt with by washing), ingestion, through the eyes, or by inhalation resulting in an adverse health effect. If medical assistance is required, follow the County Councils procedures for reporting incidents.