Did you know that more accidents happen in the home than anywhere else?

As Spring is now well underway many are starting their annual spring cleaning at home. RoSPA, (an organisation to help people recognise and reduce their risk of accidents, at home, on the road, at work and at leisure), have shared some resources to help keep our families safe during the Spring Clean and also throughout the rest of the year.

Household cleaning products – what is the problem?

Many thousands of children end up in hospital each year because of child ingesting a household cleaning product or medication. Due to their inquisitive nature, children under five-years-old are most at risk, with the peak for these types of incidents being at two to three years of age. Poisoning is number three in the five largest causes of accidents-related hospital admissions for children under the age of five.

For advice on how can accidents with household cleaning products be prevented, click here.

Liquid laundry capsules

Some of the most serious accidents happen in the home, particularly in the kitchen, and RoSPA has been made aware of cases involving young children who have been injured after biting into or placing liquid laundry capsules in their mouths. If used correctly, these products are completely safe and very effective, but a recent survey found that nearly half of parents (45%) store liquid laundry capsules within reach of children, unaware of the risks involved.

If children are affected by chemical products, then medical treatment should be immediately sought.

For advice on how can accidents with liquid laundry capsules be prevented, click here.

We have shared a RoSPA fact sheet full of lots of great advice for keeping your children safe around the home. You can find this on the UK News download page RoSPA Home safety fact sheet (937 downloads)