Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00512:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00512
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 5761–7674

8  Display and supply of toppling furniture in stores
 (1) If a person carries on a business that supplies toppling furniture at retail premises, the person must cause a warning about the risk of tip overs and the importance of anchoring to be displayed on or near the toppling furniture.
 (2) The warning must be clearly visible, prominent and legible.
Note: For example, the warning could be in the form of:
(a) a hang or swing tag attached to the toppling furniture; or
(b) a placard placed on top of or near to the toppling furniture; or
(c) a removable sticker affixed to the toppling furniture.
 (3) The warning must include the following:
 (a) an alert word (such as DANGER or WARNING) with the letters of the alert word in upper case;
 (b) an internationally recognised safety alert symbol;
 (c) a pictogram that shows a child standing or climbing on the toppling furniture, with a cross or strikethrough;
 (d) a statement to the effect that children have died from furniture toppling over.
 (4) If the toppling furniture is category 1 furniture, the warning must include statements to the following effect:
 (a) this furniture type is at high risk of toppling over;
 (b) always secure this furniture with an anchor device;
 (c) for more information, ask staff or visit www.productsafety.gov.au.
 (5) If the toppling furniture is category 2 furniture, the warning must include statements to the following effect:
 (a) always secure your television with an anchor device;
 (b) for more information, ask staff or visit www.productsafety.gov.au.
 (6) If the toppling furniture is category 3 furniture, the warning must include statements to the following effect:
 (a) this furniture type is at risk of toppling over;
 (b) you should secure this furniture with an anchor device;
 (c) for more information, ask staff or visit www.productsafety.gov.au.

Division 2—Warnings and safety information on furniture