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• If a poisonous substance is swallowed, bring the patient to hospital immediately. Bring the container of poison along with you.
• If the victim is unconscious, place him/her in the recovery position and call an ambulance.
• If the poison is corrosive (eats into and damages body tissue) do not induce vomiting. Instead, give the victim sips of milk to neutralise the poison.
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Children can drown in just a few centimetres of water and should be supervised at all times when near any water. • Never leave babies or children in the bath unsupervised, not even for a minute.
• Do not leave uncovered containers of liquid around the house.
• Store away paddling pools when not being used.
• Preferably, fill in garden ponds while children are small. If this is not possible, cover ponds with a rigid grille or fence them off securely.
Fire safety
To protect a home and reduce the risk of fire: • Install smoke alarms (smoke detectors) and test batteries weekly to check that they are working.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in the centre of the house. • Keep a fire blanket near the cooker in the kitchen. • Place a fireguard around fires. Never hang a mirror over a fireplace.
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Strand 2: Responsible Family Living Section 2: Designing a Sustainable and Safe Home
