Easy Dos and Don'ts - To Prevent Burns

Do:

• Wear long sleeves and long pants when cooking.



• Use potholders, gloves and mitts. Never use wet material as a potholder.



• Adjust burner flames to cover only the bottom of the pan.



• Check hot food on stoves carefully.



• Avoid steam - it can burn. Open lids away from you.



• Use caution when removing items from the microwave.



• Wear sturdy footwear that protects your feet.

Don't:

• Leave hot oil unattended.



• Lean over pots of boiling liquids.



• Spill water into hot oil.



• Allow pot handles or cooking utensils to stick out from counters or stove front and keep pot handles away from burners.



• Use metal containers, foil or utensils in microwave ovens.