Be Burn Aware: Kitchen Safety

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Shriners Children's logo. Be Burn Aware. Safety in the Kitchen.

Fezzy:

Hi there, my amazing friends. It's me, Fezzy from Shriner's Children's, here to talk about being burn-aware. Of course, we all know the kitchen can be a special place where grown-ups make yummy food, but it's also a place to be very careful. So listen up for some safety tips to help you stay safe.

First, stoves, ovens, or even toasters can be hot, so never touch them. They can burn your paws, I mean hands. Always ask a grown-up for help around these possibly hot things. And remember, even if you see a pot handle sticking out on the stove or counter, never touch or grab it. It could tip over and spill hot contents. Kids, if you want to help around the kitchen, that's awesome. You can stir cool things, wash veggies, or set the table, but stay safe away from the heat. And parents, the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, says a kitchen should have a kid-free zone at least three feet from the stove, or other areas where hot food is prepared.

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Fezzy:

If you do experience a minor burn, use cool running water for 20 minutes, then seek medical attention as needed, For serious burns, seek medical help immediately. Fezzy's Tips.

There are also some safety measures you should take around appliances in the kitchen. First, it's really important to keep electrical cords away from the edge of the counter. If knocked over, anything electric can cause a shock and burns. Many of us have microwaves to warm up our food and snacks, but be careful here too. Grown-ups, always use a microwave-safe container and be extra careful when removing contents after cooking. Watch out for hot steam and keep containers level to avoid spills.

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Be Burn Aware. Learn even more at BeBurnAware.org.

Fezzy:

Friends, thanks for listening and always remember to be burn aware.