Safety in the Home
- Lead paint exposure
Unborn babies and children under the age of five years are at greatest risk of adverse health impacts from lead as they absorb about 50% of ingested lead and the brain in young children is still maturing and appears to be more vulnerable to ...
- Pool safety
Around eight children drown in unfenced or improperly fenced swimming pools in Queensland every year and more than 100 children are taken to hospital as a result of nearly drowning in domestic swimming pools every year If you have a fence, don't ...
- Safer homes for children
Different hazards come into play depending on the developmental age of the children involved so parents and carers need to constantly update their awareness of the potential dangers and how to minimise them.
- Safer homes for older people
Preventing falls in older people is a major health priority. Falls in older people can be the result of individual factors (medications, footwear, balance) or environmental factors (bad footpaths, steps without handrails.)
- Safety in the home
These simple steps can significantly reduce the risk of home injury: Install a hardwired smoke alarm.,Take extra care with cigarettes, electric blankets, oil burners, candles, incense and mosquito coils in order to avoid home fires. Be alert to ...
- Super Glue
This fact sheet provides advice on the best course of action to take when rapidly setting glue is accidentally spilled on skin, or in the eyes, nose or mouth. It also outlines precautions to be taken when using superglue and similar products.
Last updated: 6 July, 2008
Last reviewed: 6 July, 2008
