![]() ![]() Set your water heater thermostat below 120F (48.9C) to prevent scalding, and always test bath water before placing a child in it. This burn is also a pain free burn because the nerve endings are destroyed. 4th degree burns look black or charred, crispy, and dry. And don’t use lighters that look like toys. 4th degree burn is a burn that not only damages skin, underlying tissue and nerve endings but may reach all the way to fat and muscle or even to the bone in some cases. Keep chemicals, lighters, and matches out of the reach of children.When using chemicals, always wear protective eyewear and clothing.Keep a fire extinguisher on every floor of your house.Check them and change their batteries at least once a year. Be sure you have working smoke detectors on each floor of your home.Keep electrical cords and wires out of the way so that children can’t chew on them. Cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps.Store them out of reach of small children. Unplug irons and similar devices when not in use.Check for hot straps or buckles before placing a child in a car seat.If a small child is present, block their access to heat sources such as stoves, outdoor grills, fireplaces, and space heaters.Never cook while wearing loose-fitting clothes that could catch fire over the stove.Don’t heat a baby’s bottle in the microwave. Check the temperature of food before serving it to a child.Keep electrical appliances away from water. ![]() Keep hot liquids out of the reach of children and pets.Don’t carry or hold a child while cooking at the stove.Turn pot handles toward the rear of the stove.Never leave items cooking on the stove unattended.The best way to prevent burn injuries is to improve awareness and educate those at risk in the domestic environment, mainly women and children. There are, however, some preventive steps recommended to reduce the risk of common household burns, such as: ![]()
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