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1. Liquids and steam burn like fire #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
2. Every minute, someone in the US is treated for a severe burn injury #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
3. 2 children die each day from burn injuries #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
4. Check out the new campaign to prevent scald burns at flashsplash.org #FlashSplash
5. It only takes 2 seconds of exposure to 148°F/64°C water to cause a burn serious enough to require surgery! #FlashSplash
6. Did you know? Coffee is often served at 175°F/79°C, making it high-risk for causing immediate severe scald burns #FlashSplash
7. Babies & older adults have thinner skin so they’re at risk for deep burns at lower temperatures & short exposure times #FlashSplash
8. Check out http://flashsplash.org to learn tips to prevent burns #FlashSplash
9. If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen! 85 – 90% of scald burns are from cooking, drinking, or serving hot liquids. #FlashSplash
10. 84% of scald burns occur in the home #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
11. Scald burns can happen in a flash with a splash #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
12. Children don’t know that hot liquids and steam burn like fire #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
13. Did you know? Scald burns (from hot water, other liquids, and steam) are the cause of over one third of all burn injuries #FlashSplash
14. Scrub a dub! A safe temperature for bathing is 100°F / 38°C #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
15. Hot liquids burn like fire! #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
16. Hot Tip: When removing lids from hot foods, lift the cover or lid away from your face and arms to avoid steam burns. #FlashSplash
17. Hot tip: Use non-slip placemats instead of tablecloths around toddlers; they may use the tablecloth to pull themselves up #FlashSplash
18. Hot tip: During meal time, place hot items in the center of the table to prevent spills over the edge #FlashSplash
19. Have a child? Get a lid for hot beverages when they are present! #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
20. Hot liquids burn like fire and can injure the people you love #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
21. Hot facts: Steam in microwave popcorn bags is hotter than 180 degrees #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
22. Hot tip: Establish a safe area, out of the traffic path between the stove and sink, where children can play and be supervised #FlashSplash
23. Hot Tip of the day: Always use oven mitts or potholders when moving pots of hot liquid or food. #FlashSplash
24. Hot tip: Microwaved foods & liquids may reach temperatures greater than boiling without the appearance of bubbling #FlashSplash
25. Dangerously hot tip of the day: Steam, reaching temperatures greater than 200 degrees, builds rapidly in covered containers #FlashSplash
26. Did you know? Tap water scalds are almost completely preventable! #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
27. Stay cool and turn the faucet to the “COLD” position when not in use if the tub has a single faucet handle #FlashSplash
28. Hot tip: Clearly mark the “HOT” water position on faucets #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
29. Hot tip of the day: When filling a bath, run cool water first, and then add hot. Turn hot water off first. #FlashSplash
30. If someone is unsteady, install grab bars and non-slip strips or mats in showers and tubs #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
31. Dangerously hot fact of the day: water at 120 degrees Fahrenheit is an upper limit to safety, not a target to be aimed at #Flash Splash
32. Hot fact of the day: Some wWater heater thermostats do not have numerical settings #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
33. Did you know? Potpourri pots, especially those filled with oil, reach very high temperatures & can burn you #FlashSplash
34. Hot tip of the day: Do not remove or release pressure valves in radiators; repairs should be done by a professional #FlashSplash
35. Hot fact: When the car is running, radiator fluidthe temperature of the radiator fluid is normally usually between 195 and 220°F degrees & can burn you #FlashSplash
36. Removing a radiator cap while it’s still hot can scald you, and the antifreeze in radiator fluid can cause chemical burns #FlashSplash
37. Burning hot fact: Scald burns can happen to anyone! #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
38. Young children, older adults, and people with disabilities are at most risk for getting a scald burn #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
39. Did you know? The severity of a scald burn depends on the temperature of the liquid and time skin is exposed to it #FlashSplash
40. Hot fact: The most common pre-set temperature of water delivered by residential water heaters to tap is 120°F #FlashSplash
41. Water at 120°F only takes 5 minutes of exposure for adults to have a serious full thickness burn #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
42. Dangerously hot fact: Hot chocolate, coffee, tea are typically served at 160°F to 180°F & easily cause burns when spilled #FlashSplash
43. Did you know? Spills from coffee and other hot beverages can cause burns serious enough to require skin graft surgery #FlashSplash
44. It takes only 5 seconds or less for a burn to occur from liquid 140°F / 60°C #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
45. Hot Fact: Children don’t recognize potential dangers. They don’t know that hot liquids can burn like fire #FlashSplash
46. Hot Fact: Since a child is smaller, the proportion of their body exposed to a scalding liquid is greater than of adults #FlashSplash
47. Children who live in crowded homes have an increased risk of suffering from a burn #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
48. Hot Tip: Place children in high chairs or play pens a safe distance from the counter or stove tops #FlashSplash
49. Don’t use pots, pans, and utensils as toys because young children are unable to distinguish between safe and unsafe #FlashSplash
50. Hot tip: Cook on the back burners of the stove when children are present #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
51. Dangerously hot fact: the grease in deep fat fryers and cookers can reach temperatures higher than 400°F #FlashSplash
52. Hot fact: Children may reach up and grab handles or cords that may have become caught around containers of hot liquids #FlashSplash
53. Hot tip: keep all pot handles turned back, away from the stove #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
54. Hot tip: Don’t let a child stand on a chair or sit on the counter next to the stove #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
55. Hot Tip: if children want to help with meal preparation, give them something cool to mix in a location away from the cooking #FlashSplash
56. Did you know? Child walkers are extremely dangerous and should never be allowed in the kitchen or bathroom #FlashSplash
57. Hot tip: Children should not be allowed to use cooking appliances until they are tall enough to reach cooking surfaces safely #FlashSplash
58. Hot tip: check all handles on appliances and cooking utensils to make sure they are secure http://flashsplash.org
59. Don’t try to lift pots and pans that are too heavy #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
60. Hot tip: Wear short sleeves or tight-fitting clothing while cooking #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
61. Did you know? Tablecloths can also become tangled in crutches, walkers, or wheelchairs, causing hot liquids to spill #FlashSplash
62. Dangerously hot tip if the day: Never carry hot liquids while holding or carrying a child #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
63. Hot tip: if area rugs are used in cooking areas, make sure they have non-slip backings #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
64. If you need to move hot liquids while using a wheelchair make sure to use a large sturdy tray with raised edges #FlashSplash
65. Hot tip: a tray in the lap may prevent burns from hot foods or beverages if someone is unsteady or shaky #FlashSplash
66. Burning hot tip: Use serving cart to transfer food from the stove to the table if you or someone have mobility impairments #FlashSplash
67. Dangerously hot tip: children under age 7 should not use a microwave unless supervised #FlashSplash
68. Dangerously hot fact: Never heat baby bottles in the microwave. When inverted, the plastic liners can burst #FlashSplash
69. Hot tip: always mix baby formula well and test on the back of your hand or inner wrist before feeding a baby #FlashSplash
70. Burning hot tip: When opening microwave popcorn bags allow bag to sit for a minute and open away from you face #FlashSplash
71. Hot fact: Food heats unevenly in microwaves. Jelly fillings may be extremely hot, even if outside of food is warm #FlashSplash
72. Burning hot fact: supervision is the single most important factor in preventing tap water scalds #FlashSplash
73. Dangerously hot tip of the day: If you have to leave the bathroom while bathing a child, take them with you #FlashSplash
74. Hot tip: Fill your bath to the desired level and turn off the faucet before you get in #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
75. Dangerously hot fact of the day: tap water scalds to children usually occur when the child is left alone in the bathroom #FlashSplash
76. Tap water scalds can happen if a child is left alone for even a brief period of time #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
77. Hot fact: Tap water scalds happen to children when they are placed in a tub that is too hot by an inexperienced caregiver #FlashSplash
78. Hot tip of the day: When bathing infants in small sinks pay attention to prevent them turning on faucets #FlashSplash
79. Hot fact: tap water scalds to older adults or someone with a disability usually happen when they fall in the tub #FlashSplash
80. Did you know? Water temperature fluctuates due to running water in other parts of the home. #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
81. Dangerously hot tip: never leave the bathroom unattended while the tub is filling #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
82. Dangerously hot tip: Do not let children or a person with a mental disability adjust the water temperature #FlashSplash
83. Hot tip: When bathing a child, seat them facing away from the faucets so he or she cannot reach them #FlashSplash
84. Never set a water heater thermostat higher than 120 °F or 48 °C #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
85. The easiest way to test water temperate with a candy, meat or water thermometer #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
86. Hot tip: consider keeping the bathroom door closed when not in use #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
87. Hot tip: reinforce all burn prevention tips with baby-sitters and other care providers #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
88. Thousands of people suffer injuries every year due to sudden surges in hot water. Install anti-scald devices! #FlashSplash
89. Anti-scald devices are inexpensive and simple to install on most existing taps in showers, bathtubs, & sinks #FlashSplash
90. Did you know? Anti-scald devices are available at some local hardware, plumbing, and baby stores. #FlashSplash
91. Hot tip: Provide a bell or whistle for people who may need assistance to call for help while bathing #FlashSplash
92. Hot tip: Avoid flushing toilets, running water, or using the dish/ clothes washer while someone is showering #FlashSplash
93. Test water before bathing with your elbow #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
94. Fact of the day: Setting your water thermostat at120°F is not only safer, but also cheaper #FlashSplash
95. Did you know? People with altered peripheral circulation like diabetics are at increased risk for scald burns #FlashSplash
96. Hot tip: always allow water to cool before emptying a hot steam vaporizer #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
97. Did you know? Most scald burn injuries happen in the home #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
98. Most scald burns occur when preparing or serving hot foods or beverages #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
99. Scald burns frequently occur from exposure to hot tap water in bathtubs and showers #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
100. Severe scald burns can also occur in the workplace #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
101. Scald burns can occur at work when pipes of valves fail while carrying or regulating the flow of water #FlashSplash
102. Environmental and behavioral measures need to be taken to protect those vulnerable to scald burns #FlashSplash
103. Did you know children, elderly and people with disabilities are more likely to be scald burned #FlashSplash
104. Many people don’t have control of the hot water temperatures in multi-unit residential buildings #FlashSplash
105. Immediate removal of hot liquid from the skin may lessen the severity of the scald burn #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
106. Did you know? Young children have thinner skin, resulting in deeper burns than adults #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
107. Children are burned deeper than adults even if they were both exposed to the same temp. substance for same amount of time #FlashSplash
108. Did you know? The same cup of spilled coffee will burn a much larger percent of a small child’s body #FlashSplash
109. Small children have little control of their environment and have less ability to escape a burning situation on their own #FlashSplash
110. Hot fact of the day: children grow fast and can reach new dangerous things every day that can burn them #FlashSplash
111. Older adults may not realize water is too hot until injury has occurred due to certain medical conditions #FlashSplash
112. Did you know? Certain medications can decrease the ability to feel heat and a person may burn themselves without knowing #FlashSplash
113. Poor microcirculation can cause deeper and more serious burns #FlashSplash
114. Older adults may have conditions that make them more prone to falls in the bathtub, shower, or while carrying hot liquids #FlashSplash
115. Individuals with physical, mental, or emotional challenges are at a high risk for all types of burn injuries #FlashSplash
116. Mobility impairments, slow or awkward movements, muscle weakness or fatigue, or slower reflexes increase risk of spills #FlashSplash
117. Hot fact: burns on the lap are common when a person attempts to carry hot liquids while seated in a wheelchair #FlashSplash
118. Hot fact: moving hot liquids can be extremely difficult for someone who uses a cane or walker #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org
119. Sensory impairments can cause decreased sensation especially on hands & feet, so they may not realize something it too hot #FlashSplash
120. Changes in a person’s perception, memory, judgment or awareness may hinder their ability to recognize burn dangers #FlashSplash
121. Did you know? Children with low socioeconomic status are at a higher risk for scald burns #FlashSplash http://flashsplash.org