HOW CAN YOU SAFELY

STORE AND DISPOSE

OF HOUSEHOLD
MATERIALS?
 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF
HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS
 Household materials include
detergent, bleach, toilet bowl
cleaner, dishwashing liquid,
furniture cleaner, air freshener,
alcohol, insecticide, batteries,
cosmetics, and all other materials
that we use at home to keep us safe
and to live a comfortable life.
 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF
HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS
 They may also include paint, paint
thinner, varnish, sealant, adhesive,
and other solvents used for house
maintenance.
 Most of these materials are in the

store room, in storage areas under

the sink, and in cabinets in the
garage and laundry area.
 HAZARD SYMBOLS
HAZARD – anything that could cause
harm.
HAZARD SYMBOLS INCLUDE:
Poison/Toxic – a substance that is
poisonous when swallowed or
breathed in.
Corrosive – a substance that may
destroy living tissue on contact.
 HAZARD SYMBOLS
Flammable – a substance that can
catch fire easily.
Environmental hazard – a substances
that may damage or pollute the
environment.
Compressed Gas – a hazardous
chemical gas which can catch fire and
burn.
 HAZARD SYMBOLS
Explosive - a substance that
may explode if it comes into a
contact with a flame or heat.
Irritant – a substance that may
cause irritation to the skin,
eyes, or inside the body.
 STORING HOUSEHOLD
MATERIALS
- Read the labels carefully to
identify the property of the
product.
- Store in different shelves
materials with different
properties.
 STORING HOUSEHOLD
MATERIALS
- Protect the labels of
materials so they will not
peel off and get lost
because you may need
them for future reference.
 STORING HOUSEHOLD
MATERIALS
- Stock materials properly so
that they will not fall over in
shelves and cabinets.
- Close the containers of
materials tightly after using
them.
 STORING HOUSEHOLD
MATERIALS
- Store hazardous materials
in locked cabinets.
- Put back materials in their

proper places after using

them.
 DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Read the labels carefully
and follow the disposal
recommendations of the
product manufacturer.
 DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Buy only the amount of
household products that
you need in a given
period to avoid too
much leftovers.
 DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Do not store products for
a long period.
- Reuse the containers

and other materials that

can be recycled.
 DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Put empty containers in
separate bags before
throwing them in the
trash.
 DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Contact local community
waste management unit
for the disposal of other
hazardous chemicals.