ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chemical safety

Hey kiddo! Let me explain chemical safety to you in a very simple way.

Chemicals are substances that are made up of different atoms. Some chemicals can be really helpful, like the ones we use to make medicine or clean our houses. However, some chemicals can be harmful, and we need to be careful when we use them.

Chemical safety means using chemicals safely so that we don't get hurt. Here are some examples of chemical safety:

1. Always read and follow the instructions on the labels of the chemicals we use, like cleaning products or medicine. This will help us know how to use them safely.

2. Only use chemicals when an adult is present. Kids should never use chemicals on their own.

3. Wear protective clothing, like gloves or a mask, when using chemicals that can hurt our skin or breathe in.

4. Keep chemicals away from food or drinks. We don't want to accidentally eat or drink a harmful chemical.

5. Store chemicals in a safe place, like a locked cabinet, where kids or pets can't get to them.

By following these steps, we can use chemicals safely and avoid getting hurt. It's important to remember that chemicals can be very useful but also very dangerous, and we need to be careful when we use them.