burn first aid

Does Sunburn treatment count ans "Burn First Aid"? Absolutely. Sunburn can be first or even second degree, is painful and can be dangerous. So what do you need to know? First, how to avoid sunburn, and second - how to treat sunburn. Avoid Sunburn: Use a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 with UVA and...

We spent a lot of time this week discussing scalds from steam and hot liquids for Burn Awareness Week, but remember that there are other kitchen burns that occur very frequently... While Tap water and Steam burn in the kitchen, boiling water on your cooktop often is what created that steam and also splashes to create scald injuries. Remember, too,  that...

This year, for Burn Awareness Week, the focus is on scalds. Scalds are a painful and unusual type of burn. The length of contact with the scalding substance, and the temperature are the main factors affecting scald severity. The clothes on which a substance is spilled retain heat until they are removed. The nature of the substance matters. The stickier...

Whether a professional kitchen or a home kitchen, burns and scalds occur more frequently than any other type of injury (even more than cuts.) During Burn Awareness Week, we thought it an appropriate time to cover some burn-related kitchen safety tips. KITCHEN SAFETY ~ Use oven mitts, not towels, to handle hot pots & pans. ~ Use caution when cooking...

Burns are a common and commonly dismissed type of injury we try to focus on throughout the year. During Burn Awareness Week, we remind you that it can happen in a flash, with a splash... liquid and steam burn like fire and It takes only 2 seconds of exposure to 148°F/64°C water to cause a burn serious enough to require surgery! How...

Today is the first day of National Burn Awareness Week. While we've shared information about How to Treat Thermal Burns, burn awareness is about recognizing the dangers of burns, and planning to avoid them in the first place. While workplace safety and OSHA requirements call for burn safety training and engineering controls to help raise awareness and reduce burn injuries - at...

Follow these tips in the case of a mild thermal burn: Cool the burned area by immersing in cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes. Do not break blisters or rub skin. Place a dry, sterile dressing over the burn area to keep clean. Follow these tips in the case of a severe thermal burn: Call 9-1-1 or EMS if...