OFT product safety consumer resources

Data and Resources

• Think Safety First - Blind and curtain cords PDF

  Low hanging blind and curtain cords can be a strangulation risk to young...

• Think Safety First - Bunk beds PDF

  Bunk beds can be a great space-saving option for smaller rooms and kids love...

• Think Safety First - Button and coin batteries PDF

  Think safety first with these helpful tips to protect your child from button...

• Think Safety First - Buying online PDF

  Buying online is a great way to save time and get access to a wide variety of...

• Think Safety First - Children's toys PDF

  We all know children love toys. Before you purchase toys for young children,...

• Think Safety First - Furniture stability PDF

  From a child's point of view, your home looks like a big playground. These...

• Think Safety First - Household cots PDF

  Your baby will spend a lot of time in their cot so it's important to keep the...

• Think Safety First - Portable cots PDF

  A portable cot is great for sleepovers and travelling, but should not be used...

• Think Safety First - Prams and Strollers PDF

  Prams and strollers can roll-away or tip-over, causing serious injuries....

• Think Safety First - Safe holiday accommodation PDF

  When you arrive at your holiday accommodation it's important to make sure...

• Think Safety First - Swimming aids and pool toys PDF

  Swimming aids and pool toys are essential items for pool time fun. Follow...

• Think Safety First - Trampolines PDF

  A trampoline can be lots of fun, especially for young children. Follow these...

• Think Safety First - Treadmills PDF

  Using a treadmill at home is a convenient and great way to get fit. Follow...

• Think safety first - Angle grinder safety PDF

  Angle grinders cause more injuries than any other power tool. Find some...

• Think safety first - Recovery strap safety PDF

  Recovery straps (or ‘snatch straps’) can help to free a bogged vehicle, but...

• Carry with care - baby slings poster PDF

  Take care when using a baby sling. This poster sets out the TICKS method for...

• Carry with care - baby slings flyer PDF

  Always take care when using a baby sling. This flyer gives you information...

• Straight off, straight out of reach PDF

  Hair straighteners are a major cause of childhood burns. This poster has...

• Fact sheet for safely viewing a solar eclipse PDF

  This fact sheet was produced for the 2012 solar eclipse. It has advice for...

• Climb, tumble, fall (transcript) PDF

  Transcript of our video with tips about furniture safety with young children....

• Ladder safety brochure PDF

  This brochure is part of the ‘Ladder safety matters’ campaign and provides...

• Ladder safety poster PDF

  This poster is part of the ‘Ladder safety matters’ campaign and provides tips...