Brisbane Home Safety Survey, 1989

The aim of this study was to investigate: the home injury risk profile of Brisbane households; the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Brisbane residents regarding home safety; safety measures currently in place in Brisbane households; and barriers to the implementation of home safety measures. The personal interview covered demographic and household information, and the householder's opinion on a broad range of safety issues including general knowledge, attitudes and beliefs. In addition respondents were asked anout earth leakage devices, syrup of Ipecac, the Poisons Information telephone number, first aid safety instructions and resuscitation certificates. Demographic variables include sex, occupation, age, marital status, and education level.