Safety in the home

Even the mildest chemicals, medicines, animals and plants can be poisonous to your family but preventing poisoning at home can be simple.

Information about personal safety

Information for women to develop a safety plan for those times when you feel unsafe.

Minimise your risk of an electrical injury during a disaster and around the house.

Minimise the risk of a fire in your home by installing smoke alarms, identifying fire hazards and having a fire evacuation plan.

Make the right decisions about the use of alcohol and other drugs with the following safety advice and information.

• Using natural gas and LPG safely
• Public register of gas work licence and authorisation holders
• Gas safety campaign
• Gas safety videos

House break-ins are crimes of opportunity and, in most cases, entry is gained through an open and unlocked door or window.

Asbestos is dangerous when tiny fibres are inhaled. The fibres can lodge in your lungs and eventually cause disease.