A rural health worker finds that a family stores kerosene and household cleaning chemicals in unlabelled drink bottles. Which advice is safest?
Correct answer: A. Store chemicals in labelled original containers away from children
- A. Store chemicals in labelled original containers away from children
- B. Keep chemicals in open cups so the contents are visible
- C. Pour chemicals into smaller bottles for easier carrying
- D. Store chemicals beside food to prevent them being misplaced
Explanation
Chemicals should remain in labelled containers and be stored securely away from food and children. Drink bottles create a serious risk of accidental ingestion because children or adults may mistake them for beverages.
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