Health and Safety Posters: Beware of Button Batteries

Small batteries can lead to some big health risks! Did you know that a swallowed button battery can burn through a child’s throat or esophagus in as little as 2 hours. Button batteries are found in many household items, so it’s very important for battery compartments to be screwed shut and/or kept out of sight and reach of children. Here are some resources that canĀ help educate parents.