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Hazardous materials include poisons, explosives, radioactive materials, flammable and combustible substances. Accidents and exposure can occur during storage, transportation, use or disposal of materials. In the event of danger to the general public, local fire and police department personnel or local news programs would notify the public. You may be asked to stay indoors or evacuate.
If you suspect a child has come in contact with or ingested a hazardous substance call the National Poison Control Center Hotline at 800-222-1222 or 911.
PREPARE
• Identify hazardous materials in close proximity of your child care. Take note of businesses and factories that may use hazardous materials.
• Make sure medications and cleaning products are inaccessible to children. All weapons and poisons, such as weed spray or bug killer, must be in a locked cabinet.
• Have the phone number for the National Poison Control Center Hotline readily available.
RESPOND
• If you suspect a child has come in contact with or ingested a hazardous substance call the National Poison Control Center Hotline or 911 immediately.
• Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by medical responders to do so.
• If necessary, flush exposed area with running water.
• File an incident report with Community Care Licensing.
If you are asked to evacuate:
• Do so immediately.
• Follow the routes recommended by authorities.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS