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Burn Prevention!

13/10/2021

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In 2020 in the UK over 8,000 children were seriously burned or scalded, needing treatment in a specialist burns unit.  Outlined here some simple ​burns prevention safety guidance - the do’s and don'ts!
DO:
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  • ​Do install smoke alarms on each floor of your house and test regularly
  • Do keep hot drinks out of reach of babies and young children
  • Do make and practise Fire Escape Plans with the whole family
  • Do run COLD water first in the bath or sink before adding hot water – test the temperature
  • Do install thermostatic mixing valves in all hot water outlets
  • Do keep saucepans at the back of the stove NOT near the front – turn handles to the back
  • Do keep kettles, irons, hair straighteners or wires out of reach
  • Do keep secure fire screens in front of open fires, heaters & radiators
  • Do store matches and lighters out of reach
  • Do store chemicals, cleaners and acids out of reach

DO NOT:
  • Don't drink hot drinks while nursing/holding a baby or child
  • Don't put a baby or child into a bath or sink until the water has been tested
  • Don't warm baby bottles in the microwave
  • Don't leave hair straighteners unattended
  • Don't allow children near BBQs or garden chemicals
  • Don't allow children near fireworks
  • Don't leave children unattended in the kitchen, bathroom or near fires and heaters
​​​LifeFirst provides this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. LifeFirst is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this information. It is strongly advised that you attend a First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.
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    Kate Ellwood: there are some simple first aid skills everyone should know!  I am committed to sharing those skills with people so they can save a life...........  

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