Home Oxygen Safety

Home Oxygen Safety

Home Oxygen Safety Using home oxygen increases the risk of fires and burns. When oxygen is used in the home, the amount of oxygen in the air, furniture, clothing, and hair goes up, making it easier for a fire to start and spread. As more and more people are bringing

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Prevent burns and scalds

Preventing and Treating Burns and Scalds

Preventing and Treating Burns and Scalds The leading burn problem in Massachusetts is hot liquid scalds to children under age 5. Learn to prevent and treat burns from hot liquid and burns from fire and heat.  Preventing burns and scalds Hot drink safety  Never hold a baby and a cup of hot

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Burn and Scald Prevention

Burn and Scald Prevention

Prevent burns and scalds in the kitchen: Place objects so that they cannot be pulled down or knocked over. Turn pot handles away from the stove’s edge. Use dry oven mitts or potholders. Hot cookware can heat moisture in a potholder or hot pad, resulting in a scald burn. Wear

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