• In the event of you or your clothing catching on fire:  First, if necessary* - exit the building as fast as you can then -  STOP, DROP, ROLL, until the flames are out.

*If you are in a burning building, then you have to get out - so be prepared to run out as fast as you can and then, drop and roll!

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To Avoid Common Hazards In The Kitchen:

• Keep power cords from kettles and other appliances away from little children's hands and from hot elements!
• Think about hot liquids and the likelihood of spills.
• Be extra careful when cooking with oil and fats.

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Safety Rules With Electrical Appliances

• Keep power cords from kettles and other appliances away from little children's hands.  Children can reach up and catch hold of a cord and pull a kettle with boiling water over on themselves.
• Keep power cords away from elements.  Some stoves have power outlets immediately above elements.  This is very dangerous as, when the element gets hot and the cord happens to rest on or close to it, it can melt or burn through creating a very dangerous situation.
• Check electrical appliances and their cords and plugs from time to time to make sure they are still safe.  Wear and tear does affect cords, plugs and appliances - and they do not last for ever.  Be wise, check them over from time to time!
• Extension cords and their plugs and sockets can also suffer from wear and day to day use.  Check them regularly and NEVER use a suspicious looking cord or plug.
• If you SMELL BURNING, stop, switch off all power from the wall and check it out - you could just be in time to save a dangerous fire from starting!

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Bedroom Hazards.

• Smoking in bed is a cause of many fires and consequently of preventable burn related accidents.  Be careful and take care with stubbing out cigarette buts and DON'T go to sleep with cigarette buts in your hand or not stubbed out.

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Matches & Cigarette Lighters

• Don't allow children to play with matches and cigarette lighters.  Make sure they are well out of reach of children.  If necessary keep them under lock and key.  It's too late to wise after the event!

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Things That Burn: Water, Flames, Oil, Petrol, etc.

• Learn First Aid for all these kinds of burns.  It is always a good idea to take a First Aid Course in case of accidents.  With hazardous substances the rule is always Safety First; keep them under lock and key or away from the house if necessary.  At the very least make sure the containers you keep them in are approved and safe for that type of substance.

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Babies & The Bath!

• Parents & Caregivers: Never LEAVE baby in the bath to answer the phone or the door.  Many babies are burnt (even drowned!) while the parent/caregiver leaves to answer the phone or door.  The baby may manage to fiddle with the hot tap - funny things do happen!  Another child may enter the room while you are out and turn the hot tap on, or just knock it accidentally.  Any distraction is dangerous - take the baby with you, wrapped up in a towel or ignore the distraction.  Your babies health and safety is MUCH MORE IMPORTANT!
• Never leave the water running while you turn your back to get the soap or towel.  Hot water burns are very common and often happen in the bath.  Be very very careful and always put the cold water in FIRST!  Test the temperature with your elbow as your hand is not so sensitive to heat.

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