Burns and scalds safety advice Health and Safety education / health

BRULURES / BURNS AND SCALDS

Description
Fit smoke alarms and check regularly that they are working,
Close doors at night to stop fire spreading,
If possible install a fire extinguisher and fire blanket,
Keep matches and lighters out of sight and reach of small children,
Use fireguards on all heaters and fires and do not use them to dry clothes,
Keep children away from ovens, hobs and hotplates,
Turn pan handles towards the back of the stove and use back rings for cooking when possible,
Never fill a chip pan more than one third full and never leave a hot chip pan unattended,
Use short or curly flexes with kettles and keep them out of the reach of children,
Do not hold a child when you have a hot drink and keep mugs and cups of hot drinks well out of the reach of young children,
Turn irons off immediately after use and never leave the flex dangling,
Fit a thermostatic mixing valve to your hot bath tap,

Credits: Child Accident Prevention Trust - http://www.capt.org.uk