Burn Treatment Center: Awareness and prevention
Teenage safety
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- Allow lawnmower engines to cool before
refueling.
- Work on cars outdoors only, gasoline vapors may
ignite.
- Never open radiator cap if car overheats, allow to
cool.
- Use caution with hair dryers and long hair, hair can
be pulled into motor and catch fire.
- Use caution with curling irons.
- Avoid too much sun--use adequate sunscreen and/or
clothing.
- Use caution when using hobby glues/finishes, vapors
can ignite or cause loss of consciousness.
- Inquire about fire/safety issues for any new
job.
- Do not use fireworks.
- Use matches/lighters with caution.
- Never throw aerosol cans in a fire, they can
explode.
- Never ignite vapors from aerosol cans, they can
explode.
- Never use gasoline to state a fire.
- Never smoke while refueling a care.
- Never smoke while using an aerosol can (hairspray,
paint, etc.)
- Always use ashtrays for cigarettes/matches.
- Do not wear loose clothing around open flames.
- No 'fooling around/fighting' while cooking.
- Learn what to do when smoke alarm goes off:
- Yell FIRE! Warn anyone that may be home.
- Follow pre-planned escape route/s.
- Do not try to save anything (CDs, jewelry, pets,
etc.) except yourself.
- If you see smoke, keep low, crawl, take short
breaths or use wet cloth over nose/mouth.
- Feel doors, if hot, DO NOT OPEN, find alternate
route.
- Do not re-enter until told to do so by an
adult.
- Babysitting Safety:
- Know contact #'s.
- Ask about escape plan.
- Never leave child alone.
- Don't smoke.
- Ask about cooking privileges.
- Never carry hot foods/liquids and child at the
same time.
- No loose/large sleeves while cooking.
- Never leave child alone in the kitchen.
- Do not allow child under foot while cooking.
- If bathing child, gather all supplies prior to
bath.
- Run cold water first, then add warm.
- Test water with wrist/thermometer.
- If you need to leave bathroom, take child with
you.
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