Most fire-related injuries are burns. In fact, approximately every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. Increased awareness of the dangers can prevent injuries.
PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM BURNS
- Keep hot foods and liquids away from the table and counter edges.
- Never hold a child while cooking, drinking or carrying hot foods or liquids.
- Teach children that hot things burn.
- When children are old enough, teach them to cook safely. Supervise them closely.
PREVENT SCALDS AND BURNS-QUICK TIPS
- Use back burners when you cook, if possible.
- Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. This will prevent spills from overturned pots and pans containing hot food or liquids.
- Keep all appliance cords coiled and away from counter edges.
- Use oven mitts or potholders when moving hot food from ovens, microwave ovens, or stovetops. Never use a wet oven mitt or potholder as they can cause scald burns.
- Replace old or worn oven mitts.
- Open heated food containers slowly, away from your face. Hot steam from the container can cause burns.
- Foods heat unevenly in microwave ovens. Stir and test before eating.
- Keep matches and lighters and novelty lighters up high in a locked cabinet, out of the reach of children.