NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Injury Prevention Title A parents' guide to holiday safety Publication no. BHC - 5085 Publication date 14/12/1998 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A parents' guide to holiday safety. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Attention Cleaners - Your Safety Is Important Publication no. NGO - 6955 Publication date 01/02/2004 Review date Author Haymarket Foundation Summary Safety instructions for cleaners on how to deal with needles, sharps bins and what to do in cases of a needlestick injury or where blood or other body fluids splash into the eyes or a cut. Languages English, Korean Title Avoiding ticks and spider bites Publication no. BHC - 3375 Publication date 18/12/1995 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to identifying ticks and venomous spiders, including first aid advice. Languages Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Baby Walkers and Play Centres Publication no. AHS - 7585 Publication date 01/08/2005 Review date Author Kidsafe & Northern Sydney Central Coast Summary A parents' guide on the dangers of using baby walkers and play centres. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Choose right fit right for a Kidsafe ride Publication no. OTH - 7835 Publication date 01/11/2005 Review date Author Kidsafe & RTA Summary Choosing the right child restraint to help keep your child safe in the car. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title Falls Prevention - Your Home Safety Checklist Publication no. DOH - 5415 Publication date 01/12/1995 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A practical guide for preventing falls around the home and garden. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian Title Gentle exercise - nothing to lose and a lot to gain Publication no. BHC - 5920 Publication date 01/08/2001 Review date 19/01/2004 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the beneifits of gentle exercise for older people, including stronger bones and muscles, a lower risk of falls and staying independent for longer. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Getting home safely - whether you're driving or walking Publication no. BHC - 3150 Publication date 24/02/1997 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Road safety tips for drivers and pedestrians. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Going to the beach? How to protect yourself and the environment Publication no. BHC - 4440 Publication date 15/12/1997 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Safety tips for the beach. How to protect the coastal environment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Helping teenagers become safer drivers Publication no. OTH - 7255 Publication date 01/09/2004 Review date Author YouthSafe Summary Fact sheet for parents with practical advice to help their teenagers become safer drivers. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English Title Home Safety for Falls Prevention Publication no. AHS - 8155 Publication date 01/11/2007 Review date 01/11/2010 Author Health Promotion Unit Summary A safe home and surroundings can help you maintain an independent lifestyle and can reduce the chance of falling. Its important to check your surroundings and take steps to make them safer. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Korean Title Home safety and the older person Publication no. HTS - 812 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 19/01/2004 Author NSW Health Summary A practical guide to help older people avoid falls at home and around the garden. Languages Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Lao, Macedonian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish Title Hot water burns like fire Publication no. HTS - 850 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Practical tips for avoiding serious injury to babies and children at home from burns and scalds. Languages English, Korean Title House fires and scalds: is your family at risk? Publication no. BHC - 4405 Publication date 29/07/1996 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Importance of smoke alarms. Reducing the risk of scalds. Treating burns. Languages English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How safe are children's playgrounds? Publication no. BHC - 3065 Publication date 16/06/1997 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How to avoid injuries on playground equipment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How safe is your workplace? Publication no. BHC - 5175 Publication date 25/05/1998 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How employees can protect their health at work. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to be safe in and around the water Publication no. OTH - 6060 Publication date 01/06/2002 Review date 23/11/2005 Author Dpt. of Sport & Recreation Summary Guidelines to help prevent adults and children from drowning. Includes important safety measures to take at home, on the beach, around creeks and dams, aboard boats and while rockfishing. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Macedonian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Is there a hidden health hazard in your roof? Publication no. BHC - 5395 Publication date 11/10/1999 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Renovations, or damage to the ceiling can cause potentially dangerous dust leaking into living areas. This fact sheet explains how to avoid problems with ceiling dust in your home. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Keep medicines and other poisons locked away Publication no. BHC - 3175 Publication date 04/11/1996 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to preventing childhood poisoning by storing medicines and household chemicals safely. What to do if a child swallows something that may be poisonous. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Lead and health - is your family at risk? Publication no. BHC - 4465 Publication date 02/03/1998 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary The health risks of lead in the environment and how to avoid them. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Losing a finger: it can happen to anyone Publication no. BHC - 5140 Publication date 08/03/1999 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Prevention of hand injuries, including first aid information to save an amputed finger. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Make a Move Publication no. DOH - 6860 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Practical ways to reduce the risk of falls at home and outdoors Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Making your home a safer place Publication no. BHC - 4995 Publication date 20/07/1998 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to making the home safer, including information on safety products. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Physiotherapy Publication no. AHS - 7395 Publication date 01/02/2004 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A guide to the wide range of conditions treated by physiotherapists, including information about treatments and where physiotherapists work. Languages Arabic, English, Turkish Title Preventing dog bites Publication no. BHC - 5430 Publication date 15/11/1999 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Dog bites are a common injury, but they can be prevented with simple precautions and a bettter understanding of dog behaviour. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Preventing dog bites and other problems with pets Publication no. BHC - 3170 Publication date 09/12/1996 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to avoiding bites and other health problems with pets. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Rock fishing - make it safer Publication no. BHC - 3255 Publication date 19/08/1996 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary The dangers of rock fishing and how to make it safer. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Stay on your feet with safer shoes Publication no. BHC - 3485 Publication date 31/07/1995 Review date 16/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Advice for older people on how the correct footwear can prevent falls. Languages Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Stay on your feet, whatever your age Publication no. BHC - 3725 Publication date 07/07/1997 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to preventing falls, including safety aspects around the home, precautions with medication and alcohol, and the benefits of exercise. Languages Arabic, Croatian, English, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) - how to lower the risk Publication no. BHC - 3705 Publication date 25/08/1997 Review date 24/08/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guidelines for lowering the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Teaching children good sense on the road Publication no. BHC - 4920 Publication date 01/06/1998 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Explains how parents can teach road safety to children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title The hidden scars of brain injury Publication no. BHC - 5020 Publication date 14/09/1998 Review date 21/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary How brain injuries affect people's health, lives and relationships. How to reduce the risk of brain injury. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Turn the volume down and protect your hearing Publication no. BHC - 5260 Publication date 28/06/1999 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Why hearing can be easily damaged by noise and how to protect it. Also includes information on tinnitus and how to recognise signs of hearing loss. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Water Safety: Frequently asked questions Publication no. OTH - 6065 Publication date 01/06/2002 Review date 23/11/2005 Author Dpt. of Sport & Recreation Summary A guide to water safety at home, in swimming pools, on the beach, on farms, aboard boats and while rockfishing. Includes information on recognising 'rips'; lifeguards and beach safety, becoming a lifeguard, learning resuscitation, responsibilities of swimming pool owners, pool cleanliness, supervision of children, alcohol and boating, rock fishing and fishing licenses. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Macedonian, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Where are your kids? Publication no. OTH - 6250 Publication date 01/05/2003 Review date Author Roads Safety Advisor Summary Reminder for parents about keeping children safe from moving vehicles in the driveway at home. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Winter Care Plan Publication no. AHS - 6835 Publication date 01/05/2003 Review date Author WSAHS Summary Hints for a healthy winter season Languages Chinese, English, Italian