It is not surprising that more household fires and accidental burns start in the kitchen than every other room of the house combined. More accidental burns can be prevented with just a bit more awareness of the surroundings. By following a few simple tips, one can ensure the safety of their family from burn injury.
When cooking a meal, try to plan in advance what will be prepared. The chaos of the evening, combined with several burners on the stove being in use can very quickly result in a kitchen fire or burned child. If the meal is planned in advance, at least before the cooking begins, a pot is less likely to be forgotten on a hot stove.
Also, always be sure to turn pot handles in, away from the front and sides of the stove. Stray pot handles hanging over the edge of the stove could prove too much temptation for a little one who cannot quite reach, but can't wait for dinner. Pot handles extending outwards could also be accidentally hit by adults and spill, resulting not only in a mess, but potential burns to the chef's body or any children in the area.
Make sure that all messes are cleaned up as they happen in order to prevent any stray fires. If even a little oil splatters on the stove top and it is not properly wiped up, lighting that burner can immediately ignite and become out of control. If oil ever catches on fire, never use water to extinguish the fire, as it will only make the fire spread. Try to smother the fire using a pot cover or to extinguish it using your fire extinguisher. Make sure that all pot holders and kitchen dish cloths are at least a few inches away from the stove top, as they are quite flammable.
Lock away all cleaning materials no higher than your head. Locking the chemicals prevents children from obtaining access to potential skin burns. Storing the cleaning products above your head could prove just as dangerous to you as leaving them out may prove to your child. When trying to reach the products, they could spill on your face or in your eyes and cause burn injuries or even blindness.
Tie back long hair and roll up long sleeves while cooking. Despite the amount of caution exercised while cooking, stray cloth or hair could ignite and cause very serious injuries.
Joseph Devine
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