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Fulltext search (required) Topics Injury hazard Baby and toddler products 10 Cosmetic and health products 1 Electronics and technology 1 Home and garden 4 Industry, tools and machinery 1 Kids' toys 1 Sports and recreation 4 Vehicle accessories (registered) 5 Vehicles (unregistered or off-road) 4 Pin topics filter Allergic reaction 4 Amputation 2 Bone fracture or break 27 Brain injury 26 Bruising 24 Burn 11 Choking 11 Concussion 23 Crushing 11 Cut 12 Dislocation 2 Drowning 4 Electric shock 2 Electrocution 3 Entrapment 17 Eye injury 4 Infection 2 Internal injury 15 Irritation 1 Piercing of skin 7 Poisoning by ingestion 6 Poisoning by inhalation 3 Sprain 1 Strain 1 Strangulation 12 Suffocation 11 Pin injury hazard filter Clear all Bone fracture or break 1 - 27 of 27 items shown Baby exercise jumpers guide Babies and toddlers can suffer serious injuries if unsupervised in baby exercise jumpers. Child safety experts do not recommend baby exercise jumpers. Baby walkers guide Babies and toddlers can suffer serious injuries if unsupervised in baby walkers. If you buy a baby walker, make sure there is a safety warning statement on the product. Basketball rings and backboards guide If basketball rings and backboards are not installed correctly there is risk of serious injury, especially if people hang or swing from them. Bassinets and cradles guide A bassinet or cradle is a bed used for babies from birth until they start to roll over. Babies can fall or suffocate while using bassinets or cradles if not used safely. Bicycles guide Cyclists can suffer serious injuries if the bike they’re riding doesn't comply with the mandatory standard, or if it's in bad condition or poorly assembled. Make sure you buy a bike with safety features. Bouncers, rockers and swings guide Bouncers, rockers and swings can help you entertain your baby. You must always supervise your baby and never let them sleep in these products. Bunk beds guide Children are at risk of serious injury if bunk beds are poorly made. Make sure you buy a bunk bed that meets the mandatory safety standard. Car seats guide All children’s car seats sold in Australia must meet the mandatory safety standard. They reduce the risk of injury and death in a car accident. Change tables guide Change tables make changing baby’s nappy or clothes easier. Never leave babies unattended on a change table. Make sure the change table has protection to prevent roll off. Cubby houses and tents guide Cubby houses and tents are small pretend houses for children’s play. Children can suffocate or get trapped inside if not set and up and used safely. High chairs guide A high chair should be stable and have a 5-point safety harness so your child can’t fall or climb out of it. Household cots guide Household cots are used for babies and toddlers to sleep in. There is a mandatory standard, look for safety warning statements when you buy a household cot. Inflatable amusement products guide There is a risk of serious injuries or death if the inflatable amusement product isn't secured or is used in bad weather. Ladders guide If ladders are unsafe or used incorrectly, they can cause serious injuries. Always make sure a ladder is in good condition before using it. Miniature motorbikes guide Miniature motorbikes resemble a motorcycle but scaled down to about half the size. They can’t be registered for use on public roads. Motor vehicle recovery straps guide Damaged or incorrectly used motor vehicle recovery straps can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you use the appropriate recovery strap for the job and that it complies with the mandatory safety standard. Moveable soccer goals guide Moveable soccer goals must come with safety warnings, and be anchored correctly so they are safe to use. Portable folding cots guide Portable folding cots are used for babies and toddlers to sleep in. They have a mandatory standard. Look for safety warning statements when you buy. Portable ramps for motor vehicles guide Portable vehicle ramps can cause serious injury or death if they're poor quality or used incorrectly. Make sure you use ramps that comply with the mandatory safety standard. Prams and strollers guide Prams and strollers are used to move babies and toddlers around. There is a mandatory standard for prams and strollers. Look for visible safety warning statements and the product safety features. Ride-on lawn mowers guide Ride-on lawn mowers pose many risks including serious injury from tipping over. They can also be risky for bystanders. Find out how to stay safe when using a ride-on lawn mower. Smart home devices guide Smart devices are popular products people use at home or on the move. Serious injuries or hazards have happened when smart devices have failed or malfunctioned. This includes house fires, burns, and cuts. Toppling furniture and televisions guide Freestanding furniture and TVs can cause serious injuries or death if they are unstable and tip over. Trampolines guide Trampolines allow children to play and jump outside. Thousands of children are injured each year on trampolines. Teach your children how to use trampolines safely and follow our safety checklist. Trolley jacks guide People risk serious injury or death when using trolley jacks. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and only use trolley jacks that comply with the mandatory safety standard. Vehicle jacks guide Raising vehicles with a jack can be dangerous if used incorrectly. People have suffered serious injury or been crushed to death through the incorrect use of a vehicle jack. Vehicle support stands guide Unsafe or incorrectly used vehicle support stands can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you use support stands that comply with the mandatory safety standard.
