It’s no secret that South Africans enjoy a lekker braai. (Braai [br-eye] is a widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coals). This delectable and enjoyable experience may not be in the kitchen but this cooking method still needs some burn awareness as it also […]
Cooking With Care #BA2022
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Non-Fire Cooking Burns
Cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and burn injuries. However, the number of fire cooking burns are far less than non-fire cooking burns. Non-fire cooking burns are contact burns with dry and wet heat. Dry heat, for example, is a hot stove or hot cookware. Wet heat for example, is hot cooking liquids, hot food and steam […]
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Microwave Hazards
The Microwave has been a marvellous invention! Aside from time-saving cooking, this appliance can practically do anything from grilling to defrosting. However, there are some limitations. Microwave hazards can occur when using the wrong material or heating up the wrong food inside. MICROWAVE HAZARDS TO AVOID Aluminum Foil The most commonly-used household item you should […]
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How much do parents know about burns first aid?
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Burn Awareness 2022
“Burning issues in the kitchen” is the theme for the 2022 National Burn Awareness Week. Majority of preventable burn injuries continue to occur in homes, where thousands of children every year experience scalds, fire-related injuries, and electrical burns. Many of these incidents might have been easily prevented by following and implementing some basic safety tips. […]
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Escaping A Fire When Out At A Restaurant
In the blink of an eye a fire can escalate quickly, causing destruction and chaos in its wake. Do you know what procedures to adhere to?
Fire Safety Over The Festive Season
Whether celebrating Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas or more, fire safety precaution needs to be taken this festive season. Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including decorations, cooking, baking, and Christmas trees, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in home fires. Taking extra time out for safety can seem like a tall order, luckily […]
Sun Damaged Skin
You may do your utmost best to protect your skin from the sun, and you know very well that you should be wearing SPF every day. It’s even more important to put sunscreen on before you spend time out in the sun—and reapply it regularly. But, there’s a lot going on right now, and we understand if it slipped […]
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