Homes are the site of more than 90 percent of poison exposures. 4.7 million people are exposed to poisons each year, and 2 million are children under the age of 6. The majority of poisonings are accidental, occur in the home and are preventable. This event is a way for local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take such preventive measures as the dangers warrant. This means that parents or caretakers must always be watchful when household chemicals or drugs are being used.
Many incidents happen when adults are using a product but are distracted for a few moments.
Children act fast, and adults must make sure that household chemicals and medicines are stored away from children at all times.