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Keep matches, lighters and other
smoking materials away from
children.
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Never smoke in bed or when
you’re feeling tired.
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Don’t leave candles or other
open flames unattended around
children.
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When cooking, keep dangerous
items out of the reach of small
children.
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Turn pot handles in toward the stove, away from curious hands.
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Keep appliances away from the edge of the counter (like coffee pots or other hot objects).
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When cooking on the stove:
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If oil in a pan catches fire: Use a lid from the pan to smother the fire.
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DON’T carry the burning pot outside or to the sink: If it spills, or flames up, you can get a serious burn.
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Test the bath water:
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Before you get in.
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Before you help your child into the tub.
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Before you help someone with less sensitivity to heat or cold into the tub (like someone who is paralyzed).
Don’t set the water heater temperature above 120 degrees (Fahrenheit).
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Be careful around summer
bonfires.
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Watch those around you and help keep everyone safe.
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Keep gasoline or other flammable items away from the fire.
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Keep small children far enough away from the fire.
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Even the next day after the fire has gone out, coals can still be hot enough to cause a burn.
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Don’t use gasoline to start your
grill.
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Alcohol or drugs mixed with
smoking, cooking late at night,
fire or gasoline is always a
dangerous combination.
To learn more about the Columbia St.
Mary’s Regional Burn Center, order a
copy of our FREE DVD by clicking
here. To schedule a community
education talk, learn more about our
support groups, or to speak to a member
of our staff regarding a patient
referral or other matter please call
(414) 291-1680.
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