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What is a Poison
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What is a Poison?
A poison is
any product or substance that can harm someone if
it is used in the wrong way, by the wrong person, or in the
wrong amount.
Forms of Poison
Poison comes in four forms: Solids,
liquids, sprays and invisibles.
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What
can Poison do to you?
Poison can cause illness or even death if you swallow, breathe, inject it
or if you get it on your skin or in your eyes.
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Examples
of possible poisons include:
- Alcohol
- Carbon Monoxide
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Medications: Prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and
illegal drugs. Pain relievers, cold and cough medicines, vitamins that
contain iron, and antibiotics are the most common.
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Personal Care Products:
Nail
polish and nail polish remover, cologne, aftershave, deodorant,
mouthwash, hydrogen peroxide, make-up, soap, contact lens solutions,
lotions, baby oil and diaper rash products.
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Household Chemicals:
Bleaches, detergents, furniture polish,
cleansers, drain and toilet bowl cleaners, antifreeze, gasoline,
paints and varnishes.
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Plants and Mushrooms:
Poisonous outdoor, household, plant food and many mushrooms
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Bites and Stings:
Snake,
spider, scorpion, wasp and bee.
- Food
- Hazardous materials
- Environmental
chemicals
- Work chemicals
- Weapons of mass
destruction
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