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What is a Poison?

A poison is something that can make you sick.

There are many different kinds of poisons: solids, liquids, sprays, and invisibles. 

ALWAYS ASK FIRST before eating or drinking anything !

What is a Poison?

Some things that are OK for grownups are bad for kids.

What is a Poison?

Some things that are good for you can also be dangerous if you use too much

Vitamins and medicine help you - but only when you use them correctly.

What are some other things that are only good for you in

small amounts?

What is a Poison?

Some things can only be safe if used in

certain ways .

You can wash your clothes with detergent, but you

don't want to eat it !

What other things are OK to use one way, but not OK to use

in other ways?

What is a Poison?

Some plants can give you a rash if you touch them and

other plants can make you really sick if you

eat them.

Can you think of any plants you know that can poison you?

Types of Poison

Solid poison

chunky and chewable- like air fresheners, pills, vitamins, powders, and many, many more.

Types of Poison

Liquid poison

can be watery, creamy, blobby, and any color from pink to green - like bleach, furniture polish, perfume, nail polish remover, and many, many, more

Types of Poison

Spray poisons

can be aerosol sprays or pump sprays- like hair spray, window cleaner, oven cleaner, insecticides, and

many, many, more.

Types of Poison

Invisible poisons

You can not see, touch, feel

car fumes, charcoal grill fumes, nail polish

fumes, marker fumes .

Tell a grown up anytime you smell anything

different or "funny."

Who gets hurt by poisons?

Everyone! Kids, parents, grandparents and even pets can get

poisoned!

Where are poisons found?

You can find poisons in lots of places where you live and play.

Can you think of where some poison might be

in your house?

How many can you find in each room?

There are 8 things in the bathroom.But only 5 are household products that contain pesticides

or toxic substances. Can you find them

There are 6 things in the bedroom.But only 2 are household products that contain pesticidesor toxic

substances. Can you find them

There are 11 things in the kitchen.But only 7 are household products that contain pesticides

or toxic substances. Can you find them

There are 6 things in the living room.

But only 3 are household products that contain pesticides

or toxic substances. Can you find them

There are 8 things in the laundry room.But only 5 are household products that contain pesticides

or toxic substances. Can you find them

There are 10 things in the garage.But only 6 are household products that contain pesticides

or toxic substances. Can you find them