Grade 1 Hygiene Common accidents at home β Dangerous chemicals at home Notes
Dangerous chemicals at home (Common accidents at home) β Hygiene
Hello! These notes help children (age 6) in Kenya learn about chemicals at home that can be dangerous and how to stay safe. Ask a grown-up if you are not sure about something.
They are things we use to clean, kill insects or fix things but which can hurt us if we touch, breathe, or eat them. Examples:
- Bleach (used for washing clothes and floors) π§΄
- Detergent and dishwashing liquid π§Ό
- Paraffin / kerosene (for lights or stoves β jiko) β½
- Insect killers and pesticides π
- Medicine (tablets or syrups) that can look like sweets π¬
- Keep chemicals on a high shelf or locked cupboard β out of reach. π
- Always keep chemicals in their own bottles (donβt pour them into cups). π«π₯€
- Ask a grown-up before touching anything you donβt know. πββοΈπββοΈ
- Donβt mix things like bleach and other cleaners β they can make bad gas. ββοΈ
- Never eat or taste medicine or creams. Food looks different! π
- If chemical splashes into the eyes: wash the eyes with clean water for at least 10 minutes. Tell a grown-up quickly. π§ποΈ
- If chemical gets on the skin: take off dirty clothes and wash the skin with lots of water. π§΄β‘οΈπΏ
- If someone swallows a chemical: tell a grown-up. Do NOT make them vomit unless a doctor tells you. βοΈ
- If someone breathes bad smoke or feels very sick: move them outside into fresh air and tell a grown-up. π¬οΈ
If it is very bad, call for help: 999 or 112 (Kenya). Tell the person who answers:
- What happened and what was swallowed or spilled.
- The childβs age and where you are.
"If itβs not food, donβt put it in your mouth. Tell a grown-up, head to mom or daddy, shout!" π΅
Tick the boxes with a pen or finger:
(The middle answer is wrong β you should never pour chemicals into cups!)Mama, Baba, older brother or sister, neighbour or teacher β always find a trusted grown-up and tell them right away.
Made for children in Kenya β simple tips to stay safe around chemicals at home. Ask a grown-up if you want to learn more.