Safety initiatives |
We run a number of campaigns on topical safety issues to increase public awareness of important safety messages. Some common consumer products may present hidden dangers to you and your family.
Consumer product-related injuries in Queensland children
Read the Queensland University of Technology Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland report highlighting the dangers associated with consumer products that are commonplace around the home.
Hair straighteners and childhood burns
Straight off, straight out of reach - information on hair straighteners and childhood burns.
Bunk bed compliance for short-term rental accommodation
From 21 October 2013 bunk beds supplied in short-term rental accommodation in Queensland will have to meet mandatory safety standards. A compliance checklist and fact sheet has been developed to assist short-term rental accommodation operators to self-assess their existing bunk beds.
Steps for safe viewing of astronomical events
Follow these tips to view astronomical events safely.
DIY car maintenance safety film
View Don't be a jackass - an anti-manual for using a car jack film.
Recovery (snatch) straps
Follow these seven easy steps to use recovery (snatch) straps safely.
Angle grinders
Follow these seven easy steps to use an angle grinder safely.
Ladders
Follow these seven easy steps to use a ladder safely.
Prams and strollers
Follow these seven easy steps to prams and stroller safety.
Trampolines
Follow these seven easy steps to trampoline safety.
Aquatic toys
Follow these seven easy steps to aquatic toy safety.
Christmas lights
Important information you need to know about buying, using and storing Christmas lights.
Bunk bed safety
Follow these seven easy steps for bunk bed safety.
Holiday safe
Follow these seven important tips to ensure your holiday accommodation is safe for you and your children.
Portable cots
Follow these seven easy steps for portable cot safety.
Furniture stability
Follow these seven easy steps to ensure your household furniture is stable and secure.
Furniture safety film
View the Climb, tumble, fall: steps to furniture safety film.
Child restraints
Follow these seven easy steps for having safe and correctly fitted child restraints in your car.
Treadmills
Follow these seven easy steps for treadmill safety around children.
Blind and curtain cords
Follow these seven easy steps for blind and curtain cord safety. Order your free safety tassels to reduce the risk of strangulation hazards on your blind and curtain cords.
Sleep safe
Follow these seven easy safe sleep steps for your baby.
Last reviewed 10/04/2013 |
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