National Poison Prevention Week Safety Tips

Each year, more than two million poisonings are reported to the nation’s poison control centers, and more than 90 percent of those occurred in the home. Since 1961, National Poison Prevention Week has raised awareness about the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages.

In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, NYCHA’s Environmental Health & Safety Department would like to share the below safety tips from experts which can help keep you and your loved ones poison-safe at home:

For more information, please visit the websites of the NYC Health Department, the Health Resources & Services Administration, and the American Association of Poison Control Centers.