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BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE Making your Home Safe Information provided by: Supported by: 1 � � � � �

� � � � A Fact!!! More children die from injury than from Cancer, Asthma & Infectious diseases combined! Information provided by: Supported by: 2 �

BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE Unintentional injuries • Often described as “accidents” • Majority predictable and preventable • Account for ~90% of injury related deaths in children • Account for ~98% of injury related hospital admissions in children Information provided by: Supported by: 3 � � � � • Each year in WA: – 50 children < 15 years will die – 7,500 will be admitted to hospital – 11,000 will present at the PMH Emergency Department As a result of injury • The majority will be under 5 years of age �

• Often described as “accidents” • Majority predictable and preventable • Account for ~90% of injury related deaths in children • Account for ~98% of injury related hospital admissions in children � � � � A Why child injury prevention is important… • Each year in WA: – 50 children < 15 years will die – 7,500 will be admitted to hospital – 11,000 will present at the PMH Emergency Department As a result of injury • The majority will be under 5 years of age Information provided by: Supported by: 4 �

BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE Where do most child injuries occur? Other Public Area 3% Home (Outdoor) Sport / 27% Recreational Area Over 70% of 3% injuries occur in the home School environment. 9% Home (Indoor) Park 45% 6% Road 7% Information provided by: Supported by: Source: Hospital Morbidity Data System, 2002. (1512_rm) Hospital Separations 2000-01 children <15 years. 5 � � � � �

� � � � A Where do most home injuries occur? Laundry / Toilet Garage 1% Swimming Pool 1% Driveway 1% 4% Stairs Verandah Other home 1% 1% Bathroom / Shower 2% 5% Kitchen Yard / Garden 12% 29% Bedroom Living / Dining 15% 28% Information provided by: Supported by: Source: Presentations at PMH Emergency Department in 2000. Injury Surveillance Unit Data 6 �

BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE Home Injury The main injuries that occur in the home environment are: – Falls – Poisoning – Burns & Scalds – Drowning – Dog Attacks – Driveway Run Overs – Choking/Suffocation/Strangulation – Crush Injuries from Furniture Information provided by: Supported by: 7 � � � � �

� � � � A How to prevent home injuries from happening? Information provided by: Supported by: 8 �

Kitchen BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE Restrict Access or Protect Against Hazards � Do not hold children while enjoying hot drinks Information provided by: Supported by: 9 � � � � � �

� � � � � A Dining Room � Use Placemats instead of Tablecloths Information provided by: Supported by: Always use the harness in high chairs 10 �

Bathroom � BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE • Supervise Children around Water • Always run the cold water first and last Consequences Information provided by: Supported by: 11 � � � � � • Lock cleaning products away • Place soaking up high in a bucket with a secure lid Find somewhere safe to leave the iron to cool down & secure long cords away �

� • Supervise Children around • Always run the cold water first and last Consequences � � � � A Laundry � • Lock cleaning products away • Place soaking up high in a bucket with a secure lid Information provided by: Find somewhere safe to Supported by: leave the iron to cool down & secure long cords away 12 �

BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE Bedroom Ensure tall drawers, bookcases and cupboards are anchored to the wall � Keep one hand on baby at all times when on raised surfaces eg. Change table Information provided by: Supported by: 13 � � � � � • Ensure all blind cords are • Position Cots away from �

� � � � � A Bedroom cont… � • Ensure all blind cords are secured at least 1.6m above the floor • Position Cots away from Windows Information provided by: Supported by: 14 �

Living / Family Area BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE • Small items can be choking hazards to young children � • Secure guards around Information provided by: open fires and heaters Supported by: 15 � � � � � • Always wear a hat and sunscreen outdoors • Supervise children around water • Install a fence pool �

• Small items can be choking hazards to young children � • Secure guards around open fires and heaters � � � � A Outdoor – Backyard � • Always wear a hat and sunscreen outdoors • Supervise children around water • Install a fence around your Information provided by: pool Supported by: 16 �

Outdoor – Front yard BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE • Know where children are before moving vehicles • Create safe play areas away from driveways and other hazards Information provided by: Supported by: 17 � � � � �

• Know where children are vehicles • Create safe play areas away from driveways and other hazards � � � � A Farm Information provided by: Supported by: 18 �

8 Key Features for a Safer Home BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE • Pools (and spas) - that are fully fenced, with well maintained, self-closed gates. • Hot water from bathroom taps a set at a delivery temperature of 50 ° C. • Barriers such as gates on stairs and fireguards in place to keep children away from hazards. • Install electrical safety switches and safety plugs to reduce the risk of electrocution . Information provided by: Supported by: 19 � � � � • • Install • • Ensure all top heavy furniture such as �

• • • • Install � � � � A 8 Key Features for a Safer Home… • Child resistant catches fitted to cupboards where dangers like medicines, cleaners, matches and lighters are stored. • Install smoke alarms test them regularly and change the battery once a year. • Play areas fenced off from the street and the driveway. • Ensure all top heavy furniture such as bookcases are secured to the wall . Information provided by: Supported by: 20 �

What you can do… BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE • Learn first aid so that you know what do it if anything does happen. • Organise a home safety party with your friends, local day care or playgroup. • Ask your local health professional for a home safety checklist and resources. • Have a friend conduct a home safety inspection of your home. • Ask your local plumber & electrician about safety appliances for your home. Information provided by: Supported by: 21 � � � � Remember ! Majority of injuries are preventable by simple means The key tool is … Supervision �

• Learn first aid so that you know what do it if anything does happen. • Organise a home safety party with your friends, local day care or playgroup. • Ask your local health professional for a home safety checklist and resources. • Have a friend conduct a home safety inspection of your home. • Ask your local plumber & electrician about safety appliances for your home. � � � � A Remember ! Majority of injuries are preventable by simple means The key tool is … Supervision Information provided by: Supported by: 22 �

Who can I contact for BACKGROUND ON KIDSAFE further information? • Kidsafe WA Kidsafe Tasmania • Leading Non-government, Not-for- profit, Charitable Organisation • Prevention of Unintentional Injuries to children less than 15 years of age Information provided by: Supported by: 23 � � � � Services • Four Core Service Areas: – Home Safety – Road & Car Safety – Playground Advisory Service – School Safety • Safety Demonstration House ie. Sale of Safety Products (Coming Soon – Online Safety House) • Child Car Restraint Fitting, Checking, Hiring, Information and Advice Service • Facts sheets, Resources, Publications • Workshops, seminars and tours • Specific issue campaigns • Research & injury surveillance �