As the weather gets warmer, it is important to take steps to avoid the risk of potential burn injuries. Here are seven safety tips you should take to avoid accidental burns:
- Keep flammable items away from stoves, grills, or heating elements
- Flammable materials like cloth, wood, and paper can all easily catch fire if exposed to open flames or live heating elements. Make sure to keep them far away, or else you could start a fire and cause accidental burns.
- Do not touch metal that has been out in the sun
- Just because something has not been around a fire does not mean it will not be hot. Metal left out in the summer sun can easily get hot enough to cause potentially severe burns, if you are not careful.
- Make sure all cooking areas are well ventilated
- A lack of adequate ventilation can be dangerous for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it can result in a buildup of heat. This can cause heat exhaustion and increases the risk of accidental fires, which can cause burns.
- Do not overload electrical sockets
- Electrical sockets are only meant to handle a certain number of electronics plugged into them at once. Even with extension cords, surge protectors, and other similar devices, overtaxing an electrical socket can easily start a fire, putting you at risk of accidental burns.
- Clean your lint filter regularly
- Lint fires may sound like a remote risk, until you realize how hot a dryer can get when the ventilation is blocked by lint. Ensuring your lint filter is cleaned regularly will prevent this from happening, avoiding the risk of a fire.
- Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
- You will not always have a chance to see a fire start when it happens. Having your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors checked can ensure you are alerted before you face a serious danger of a fire and accidental burns.
- Have a fire extinguisher on hand
- You cannot always prevent a fire, but you can be prepared to put it out when it happens. Ensuring you have a fire extinguisher that has not expired will help you respond quickly to a potentially life-threatening fire.
If you or someone you know has been in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligence, contact the New York personal injury lawyers at the Katter Law Firm. We will help you protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve. To schedule a consultation, contact us at 212-809-4293, or visit our contact page.