There are hundreds of poisons in the typical home. Many common household chemicals, cleaners, medications, and some plants are poisonous. Always poison-proof your home if children may be present at any time. Most poisonings involve children between the ages of 18 months and 4 years old.
Many poisonings involve adults using chemicals without proper safety precautions.
Medication mix-ups sometimes cause poisonings of older adults. Sadly, some poisonings occur from suicide attempts with overdoses of medicines. By following simple safety precautions, most poisonings can be avoided. Remember that petroleum products and anti-freeze are poisonous. Do not mix cleansers, especially bleach, with other cleansers.