Injury Prevention Centre's

Prescription 4 Safety

Burns & Scalds

  • Store chemicals, lighters, and matches in locked cabinets, and install smoke alarms in sleeping areas to prevent fires and chemical burns (Injury Prevention Centre, 2025).
  • Set the bathwater to no hotter than 38°C and water heater for household taps to 49°C as a child's skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult's skin (Parachute, 2023).
  • Keep hot liquids, fireplaces, and household appliances out of reach, as a baby’s skin burns faster than an adult’s and can be severely injured in seconds (Parachute, 2023).

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The Injury Prevention Centre is part of the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta and is dedicated to helping Albertans and our governments make safe choices the easy choices.

The Injury Prevention Centre receives core business funding from the Ministry of Primary and Preventive Health Services and is part of the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Provision of funding by Primary and Preventive Health Services does not signify that this project represents the policies or views of Primary and Preventive Health Services.

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