Research Reports

The DTI has published the following research reports. Please click the 'View on-line' buttons below for an online summary and complete text of the report. If a Report is still in print, you can click the 'Order Now' button to have a free printed copy posted to you (UK only).

Accidents caused by children under 5 years playing with cigarette lighters and matches. February 1997
Accidents caused by ignition of aerosols. October 1997
An investigation into barbecue accidents. March 2001 URN 01/722
Assessment of PU foam frumb according to SI 1324 October 1997 URN 97/746
Burns & scalds accidents in the home. June 1999 - URN 98/757
Causes of fires involving television sets in dwellings. April 2001 - URN 01/745
Effectiveness of the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988. June 2000 URN 00/783
Electric blanket fires and related injuries. September 1999 URN 99/1061.
Further investigation of the benefits of a child resistant lighter Standard.
Risks and benefits in the use of flame retardants in consumer products. January 1999 URN 98/1026
The hazards caused by children under 5 playing with cigarette lighters and matches in the UK.
The safety of match containers. June 2000 URN 00/892
The safety and use of tealights and candles. October 2000 URN 00/1106
TV fires in Europe. March 1996