Version July 2025
| Flame burn prevention |
| Keep a working fire extinguisher in the home. Learn how to use it properly. |
| Install and maintain smoke alarms. |
| Install and maintain sprinkler systems. |
| Have an emergency exit plan for the household. Practice fire drills. |
| Secure flammable liquids in the original containers in a location away from the home. |
| Store household cleaners out of the reach of children. Keep in original containers with labels. |
| Read and follow instructions for storage of flammable liquids, household products, and solvent-soaked rags. |
| Keep sparks, lit cigarettes, and open flames away from combustible and flammable materials. |
| Remove combustible debris from around the home. |
| Never pour flammable liquids over hot coals. |
| Use fabrics (eg, pajamas, sheets, Halloween costumes) that are flame resistant and that fit snugly against the skin. |
| Keep cigarette lighters, matches, gasoline, and flammable materials out of the reach of children. |
| Do not allow children to play with firecrackers or sparklers. |
| Never smoke in bed. |
| Scald burn prevention |
| Set water heater to low or medium (90 to 120°F). |
| Use anti-scald devices to test water temperature from the faucets. |
| Never place torch lamps (eg, candles or hurricane lamps) near curtains, bedding, or flammable materials. |
| Supervise small children at all times, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. |
| Keep small children out of the kitchen while cooking. |
| Supervise older adults with comorbid conditions, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. |
| Do not place pots, cups, or bowls with hot liquids near the edge of a table, counter, or stove. Turn handles away from the edge. Use insulated mitts and pot holders. |
| Always check water temperature in a bath before placing a child in water or allowing an individual (typically older) with impaired sensation to step in (eg, diabetic neuropathy). |
| Do not leave heated oven doors open or unattended. |
| Do not heat the baby's bottle in the microwave, and always test the temperature of food or liquid before feeding a baby or child. |
| Do not pass hot liquids directly over children. |
| Keep curling irons, irons, and other hot devices stored in a location out of the reach of children. |
| Electrical burn prevention |
| Cover electrical outlets with childproof covers. |
| Discard damaged electrical cords. |
| Maintain electrical sockets and replace bare wires with appropriate devices. |
| Do not leave cooking pots unattended. |
| Use protective screens and safety guards around fireplaces, ovens, space heaters, and radiators. |
| Do not place electrical appliances near water (eg, baths). |
| Do not touch electrical appliances (or anything electrical) with wet hands, while standing in or immersed in water, or while showering. |
| Cover unused electrical outlets with child safety plugs. |
| Use a power strip for multiple cords; do not overload sockets. |
| Protect electrical cords by placing through appropriate conduits and away from children and pets. |
| Do not use frayed or broken electrical cords or plugs. |
| Remove plugs by gently pulling the plug from the outlet, rather than pulling directly on the cord. |
| Keep small children away from electrical cords and outlets. |
| Never approach a downed power line. |
| Do not climb utility poles. |
| Avoid flying kites near power lines; the kite string can conduct electrical current. |
| Move inside during electrical storms (house, car). Avoid contact with metal objects and wired electronics. If moving inside is not an option, crouch in a low area away from standing water and tall isolated objects. |
| When working in the vicinity of electricity, do not touch wires and maintain a distance from them. Ensure that tools, poles, and ladders do not come in contact with wires. |
