While dummies are designed to help comfort and settle children, they are also a potential hazard to infants and young toddlers.
Poorly designed or manufactured dummies can break apart and the smal...
This guide summarises the mandatory requirements for baby bath aids. It aims to increase supplier understanding of the coverage and application of the mandatory safety standard.
Brochure: Baby bath aids are not a safety device and should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision. This brochure and poster are part of an ACCC safety awareness campaign for use of baby...
Poster: Baby bath aids are not a safety device and should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision. This brochure and poster are part of an ACCC safety awareness campaign for use of baby b...
Published: 19th May 2005.
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free;
Printed:
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Brochure: Parents and carers should take care when using slings and pouches to carry babies.
This brochure is part of an ACCC safety awareness campaign for use of baby slings and includes some sim...
Published: 17th May 2011.
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free;
Printed:
free.
Balloon-blowing kits are subject to a consumer product safety standard that prohibits the use of the carcinogenic substance benzene. This booklet explains the standard, the responsibilities of supp...
This brochure provides information on installation and safe use of basketball rings and backboards.
Basketball rings installed on home exteriors may not be able to support the player's weight...
Published: 10th October 2005.
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free;
Printed:
free.
Basketball rings installed on home exteriors may not be able to support the player's weight, making hanging or swinging on the ring extremely dangerous. Fatal and serious injuries result from falli...
Published: 16th September 2008.
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free;
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Bean bags, bean bag covers and the packaging of bean bag filling are subject to a consumer product safety standard. The standard aims to protect young children from the danger of ingesting and inha...
If you are thinking about starting a small business, franchising can offer many benefits. Franchising systems generally include a proven business model, an established brand or product, and support...
Published: 1st March 2011.
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free;
Printed:
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This publication stemmed from a round table of representatives from the small and large business sectors, the ACCC and the alternative dispute resolution sector. The group focused on making the bus...
Best and fairest is a training package designed to help you and your staff comply with the Trade Practices Act.
This publication is currently being reviewed.
Important notice
Please see th...
The Trade Practices Act 1974 requires that businesses provide consumers with accurate information about goods and services. Manufacturers and/or retailers that make false or misleading representati...
Blind and curtain cords can pose a serious risk for babies and young children. This brochure outlines several simple steps you can take to minimise risk and keep your children safe.
Published: 10th June 2011.
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free;
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free.