Garage

The garage, with red sports car, bags of fertilizer, an antifreeze leak, used oil and pesticides

Garage Hazard: Used Motor Oil

Motor oil is used in the engines of cars, trucks, and tractors to help the engine run smoothly. Used motor oil may be contaminated with toxic chemicals and metals from the engine it was used in. Used motor oil is dangerous to you and the environment if it's not properly cleaned up.

Garage Hazard: Pesticides on Shelf

Most pesticides contain chemicals that are harmful to people, animals, and the environment. You should never touch, breathe, or swallow any kind of pesticides.

Garage Hazard: Antifreeze Leak Under the Car

Antifreeze is a syrupy liquid that is usually bright yellow or green. It is used in radiators and windshield cleaners for cars and trucks to keep liquids from freezing. Antifreeze is a dangerous poison for humans and animals. If someone accidentally breathes or swallows antifreeze, they could get really sick.

Garage Hazard: Car Exhaust

Carbon monoxide is a gas that you can't smell, see or taste. Car exhaust can create the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning if a car is running in a closed in space. When you breathe in lots of carbon monoxide, it can poison you.

Garage Hazard: Fertilizer Bag

Fertilizers are used to help plants grown and enrich soil. Some fertilizers can be harmful to humans. You shouldn't touch fertilizer, or play in areas where fertilizer has been recently used.