1. True or False? Answer True or False to each question
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3. A hazardous substance is any chemical that may be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or comes in contact with the eyes or skin.
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4. True: They include items for personal care, home and yard maintenance
True: They include items for personal care, home and yard maintenance. Misuse can cause illness, injury, and even death.
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5. Pesticides are the only hazardous chemicals in the home.
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6. False: Some of the most common household products can be very hazardous, including:
cleaning substances
hobby materials
fuels
personal care products
paints
pool products
garden supplies
automotive products
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7. Most poisoning deaths occur in children ages 6 and younger.
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8. False: Children are only 2 percent of the poisoning deaths.
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9. If you only have a little bit of a household chemical left, it is best to put it into a smaller container.
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10. False: Keep products in original containers so it is not confused with another product. Also you may need the label in case of a poisoning.
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11. CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER all have the different meanings on a package.
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12. True: Each term has a very specific meaning as determined by EPA.
CAUTION: lowest level of potential harm.
WARNING: can cause serious illness.
DANGER: highest level of potential harm.
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13. It is okay to combine household cleaners to make a stronger cleaner.
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14. False: Never mix chemicals. Doing so can create a poisonous gas.
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15. The best way to dispose of hazardous chemicals is to pour them down the drain, rinse out the bottle, and throw it in the trash.
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16. False: Hazardous household chemicals should NEVER be discarded on the ground or poured into storm drains. These products should be saved and taken to Household Hazardous Waste collections.
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17. You should not wear contact lenses when using solvents or pesticides.
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18. True: Avoid wearing soft contact lenses when working with solvents and pesticides because they can absorb vapors from the air and hold the chemical against your eyes.
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19. All pesticides sold in the United States are regulated and legal.
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20. False: There is a rising problem in the sale of illegal pesticides
False: There is a rising problem in the sale of illegal pesticides. Only buy pesticides when the label says registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.
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21. Legal pesticides are only safe if used as directed.
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22. True: All safety statements are linked to correct usage.
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23. The staff of the poison control centers are all poison experts.
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24. True: Poison centers are staffed by nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and toxicologists. Everyone answering calls is trained in poisoning and most are certified specialists in poison information.   Poison centers are not just for children; they should be used for adults as well.
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25. True: 50.7% of poisonings occur in children under age 6, BUT almost 90% of poisoning deaths occur in adults ages 20 and older.
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