🧯 Hazardous Substances

🧯 Handling Dangerous Things at Home

Some things at home can be dangerous if we are not careful. We must learn how to handle and store them safely to avoid accidents. Let’s find out how! 🛑

⚠️ What Are Hazardous Materials?

Hazardous materials are things that can hurt you, make you sick, or even cause a fire if not handled properly.

🧨 Examples of hazardous household items:

• 🔪 Knives – can cut you

• 🔥 Matches – can cause fire

• 🧴 Cleaning liquids – some are poisonous

• 🛢 Paraffin – used for cooking but catches fire easily

• 🔌 Electric cords – can shock you if wires are open

• 🔨 Tools – like hammers or saws can injure your hands

🛠️ How to Handle Dangerous Things Safely

✅ Always ask an adult before using any tool or chemical
✅ Use tools carefully – never run or play with sharp objects
✅ Keep matches and paraffin out of children’s reach
✅ Never mix chemicals or put them in bottles meant for drinking
✅ Turn off stoves and unplug irons when not in use

🧺 How to Store Dangerous Items

🔒 Locked cupboards – Keep tools, medicine, and chemicals safely locked away
🏷️ Label bottles – So no one drinks or touches the wrong thing
📦 Store cleaning things high up – away from children
🚫 Do not leave sharp tools lying around

✏️ Activity Time!

🧴 List 3 dangerous items you’ve seen at home.
🔒 Draw or describe how you can store each one safely.

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