Household furniture can be dangerous if it topples over Cots, bassinets and cradles are safest for baby to sleep in Button batteries are dangerous if swallowed or inserted
Fulltext search (required) Topics Injury hazard Chemicals and poisons 2 Clothing and fashion accessories 1 Electronics and technology 2 Home and garden 3 Industry, tools and machinery 2 Sports and recreation 1 Vehicles (unregistered or off-road) 1 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 Burn 1 - 11 of 11 items shown Chemical and poison risks for children in the home guide Some household products, like laundry capsules and caustic soda-based cleaners, contain chemicals and poisons that can be dangerous. Button batteries are also a high risk for children. Children's nightwear guide Children can suffer severe burns if their nightwear catches fire. Make sure you check the clothing label for information about fire danger. Cigarette lighters guide Children can suffer serious burns from disposable cigarette lighters that don't meet the mandatory safety standard. Make sure you buy lighters with the necessary child-resistant features. Decorative alcohol fuelled devices or ethanol burners guide Decorative alcohol fuelled devices, such as ethanol fireplaces and burners, are designed for domestic use. They produce a flame using alcohol as fuel. Larger models also may provide heating. Hot water bottles guide A hot water bottle is a sealed container filled with hot water used for easing pain, or for warming a bed or parts of the body. They should be replaced every year. Lithium-ion batteries guide Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of battery used in rechargeable devices due to their small size and good power capabilities. They can also be highly flammable. Portable aerosol fire extinguishers guide Aerosol fire extinguishers are designed to put out small fires. Check that the fire extinguisher meets the mandatory safety standard. Portable non-aerosol fire extinguishers guide Non-aerosol fire extinguishers are designed to put out small fires. Make sure you're using an extinguisher that meets the mandatory standard. Self-balancing scooters guide Self-balancing scooters are a recreational transport device, popular among children. They are also called hoverboards, sky walkers, monoboards and mod boards. 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. Treadmills guide Friction burns are a common injury when using a treadmill, including burns serious enough to require skin grafts. Make sure you buy a treadmill that features a safety stop switch and always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
