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Household products cause more than 125,000 serious eye injuries each year.
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Wash your hands after using household chemicals.
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Ensure there are no sharp corners on the edges of furnishings and home fixtures.
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Wear chemical safety goggles when using hazardous solvents and detergents, and do not mix cleaning agents around or near your child.
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Turn spray nozzles away from your face and the faces of others.
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Read and follow directions when opening bottle-tops (i.e., wine, carbonated beverages).
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Read and follow directions when playing games and operating equipment.
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Provide lights and handrails to improve safety on stairs.
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Keep paints, pesticides, and fertilizers properly stored in a secure area.
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Make sure you and your child wear recommended protective goggles, helmets, and safety gear during the appropriate activities.
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Use guards on all power equipment.
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Make sure your child's eyes are protected either by a wide-brimmed hat or by wearing ultraviolet-protective sunglasses.
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Teach your child to never look directly at the sun (especially during an eclipse).