FACTS
--Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burns.
--Prepackaged microwavable soups are a frequent cause of scald burn injuries (especially noodle soup) because they can easily tip over, pouring hot liquid (and noodles) on the person.
SCALD SAFETY
--Teach children that hot things can burn. Install anti-scald devices on the tub faucets and shower heads.
--Always supervise a child in or near a bathtub.
--Test the water at the faucet. It should be less that 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celcius).
--Before placing a child in the bath or getting in the bath yourself, test the water.
--Test the water by moving your hand, wrist, and forearm through the water. The water should feel warm, not hot, to the touch.
--Place hot liquids and food in the center of a table or toward the back oc a counter.
--Have a "kid-free zone" of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
--Open microwaved food slowly, away from the face.
--Never hold a child while you are cooking, drinking a hot liquid, or carrying hot foods or liquids.
--Never heat baby bottles in a microwave oven. Heat baby bottles in warm water from the faucet.
--Allow microwaved food to cool before eating.
--Choose prepackaged soups whose containers have a wide base or, to avoid the possibility of a spill, pour the soup into a traditional bowl after heating.
BURN Rx
Treat a burn right away. Cool the burn with cool water for 3-5 minutes. Cover with a clean dry cothe. Get medical help if needed.
All information was referenced from the NFPA to view this site got to www.nfpa.org/education or click above on department, then fire department, then useful links, and the National Fire Protection Agency.