Safety tips for what to do before during and after
Safety With Electrical Outlets
Some of the most common electrical safety hazards include power outlets that are: Sparking Have visible burn marks or smell like smoke Making buzzing or popping sounds Are hot to the touch Have attracted ants and pests Are outdated and require replacement Are not weatherproofed Are exposed and accessible to children In these circumstances, it’s […]
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#NBAW Electrical Safety – Home and Office
From 6 – 12 May 2021, South Africans acknowledge National Burn Awareness Week. Because of the dedication to helping prevent burn injuries, Burnshield’s theme this year is electrical burns #NBAW Electrical Safety Around the Home and Office. The focus being on the alphabetical letters from A – Z on electrical safety, with the aim to […]
Battery Acid – What to do when it lands on your skin
It can be easy to forget that the batteries you use to power your toys, electronics, household appliances, and vehicles are actually filled with dangerous chemicals like battery acid. When a battery is damaged, liquid battery acid can leak out and put you at risk. Battery acid on your skin needs to be treated right […]
May – National Burn Awareness Month
South Africa has dedicated May as National Burn Awareness Month and focuses specifically between 6 – 12 May 2021, for National Burn Awareness Week. Because of the dedication to helping prevent burn injuries, Burnshield’s theme this year is electrical burns. The focus being on the alphabetical letters from A – Z on electrical safety, with […]
How To Determine The Body Surface Area Of A Burn
How to determine the body surface area of a burn is vital during the initial management of treating burn victims. The measurement of burn surface area is important during the initial management of treating victims with burns for estimating fluid requirements and determining need for transfer to an emergency burns unit. The extent of injury […]
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires
Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together, but unattended cooking is also the leading cause of fires in the kitchen and home injuries. Being mindful while you cook, however, can go a long way to helping prevent these fires. Here is everything you need to know about cooking […]
Burnshield and the Treatment of Burns
We conducted a live Q&A with ArriveAlive and in proud partnership, they have generously shared several pages of Burnshield content on their website, focusing on the treatment of burns, threats to safety presented by fire, electricity and other factors contributing to burn injuries. We would like to present the following interview which we transcribed for our […]
Burns and Treatment of Burns – Frequently asked Questions
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Safety, Prevention and Treatment from Burns
Burns in South Africa: Who is at risk? There is a high incidence of burn injuries in South Africa. The root causes of this need to be addressed, but simply being aware of the risks is enough to increase vigilance and prevention. Burns are extremely painful, often life-threatening injuries that take a long time to […]
