Happy Pancake Day!
As we all enjoy flipping pancakes and indulging in delicious toppings today, it’s a great time to think about safety in the kitchen. Did you know that cooking-related burns are among the most common household injuries?
At Essential 6, we’re all about helping you stay safe and prepared. Here are some quick tips to avoid burns while cooking:
- Stay Focused: Never leave frying pans unattended on the stove.
- Flip with Care: Use the right tools to flip your pancakes – no risky manoeuvres!
- Keep Kids Safe: Ensure little ones stay at a safe distance from hot surfaces.
What to Do If You Get Burned:
Accidents can happen, even with the best precautions. Here’s what you can do:
- Cool the Burn: Run the affected area under cool (not cold) water for at least 20 minutes. Immediate cooling is best, but it is still beneficial even 3 hours after the burn.
- Remove loose clothing and jewellery: Before the area starts to swell remove clothing and jewellery. Do not remove if they are stuck to the burn
- Cover It Up: Use a clean, non-stick dressing to protect the burn, cling film is ideal if you can discard of the first two turns of the film and lay it on the burn, do not wrap it around or apply to the face.
- Seek Help: If the burn is severe or covers a large area, seek medical attention immediately.
Never:
- Use ice to cool the burn
- Burst blisters
- Touch the burn
- Apply ointments, creams or fats
- Apply adhesive dressings
- Rely on a burns dressing to cool the burn!
Want to be fully prepared for emergencies? Our First Aid Training Courses can equip you with the skills and confidence to handle burns and other injuries effectively.
Contact us on 01803 26 66 66 or info@essential6.co.uk
