Burn Prevention Tips

The following are tips to prevent burn injuries:

• Teach your children about the dangers of fire and electricity. Encourage them to be careful.

• Teach your children to use caution around anything that produces or retains heat. Some things that can cause burn injuries include:
  • Food
  • Car Engines and Exhaust Pipes
  • Hair Driers and Curlers
  • Water Faucets



• Check car seats and buckles before placing children in the car. Keep towels or blankets in the car to cover seats and buckles when the car is parked in sunlight.

• Keep your water heater set to less than 120 degrees. Always test bath and shower water before getting in.

• Check smoke detectors frequently and replace the batteries every six months.

• Always supervise young children in the kitchen.

• Teach your children to keep a safe distance away from the stove. Establish a safety boundary.

• Purchase flame retardant pajamas for children.

• Develop a family fire escape plan in the home.

• Conduct family fire drills regularly, during the night as well as during the day.

• Use protective covers on electrical outlets.

• Verify that all electrical appliances and devices are stable.

• Always be sure that a bulb is in the socket of all lamps and light fixtures. An open light socket can cause electric shock.

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