Question

what are measures can be adopted to prevent poisoning

Answer 1

Keep medicines and household chemicals in their original, child-resistant containers.Store potentially hazardous substances up and out of a child's sight and reach.Keep the national Poison Help hotline number, 800-222-1222, handy in case of a poison emergency.

Additional poison prevention steps are:

When hazardous products are in use, never let young children out of your sight, even if you must take them along when answering the phone or doorbell.Keep items closed and in their original containers.Leave the original labels on all products, and read the labels before using the products.Always leave the light on when giving or taking medicine so that you can see what you are giving or taking. Check the dosage every time.Avoid taking medicine in front of children. Refer to medicine as "medicine," not "candy."Clean out the medicine cabinet periodically and safely dispose of unneeded and outdated medicines.Do not put decorative lamps and candles that contain lamp oil where children can reach them. Lamp oil can be very toxic if ingested by childrenDo not allow children to play with button cell batteries, and keep button batteries out of your child's reach.If a button cell battery is ingested, immediately seek medical attention. The National Battery Ingestion Hotline is available anytime at (202) 625-3333 (call collect if necessary), or call the Poison Help hotline at (800) 222-1222.