Scalds and burns are a potentially life-changing injury that can lead to severe pain, lost time at work and permanent damage to skin. Working in a restaurant puts employees at particular risk of scalds. It is important that employees use extreme caution when working with or around hot liquids or steam, and have information about what to do should someone get burned.
What are Scalds?
Scalds are a type of burn that happens when skin comes into contact with hot liquids or steam. Scalds caused by hot oil are generally more severe than those caused by water, but scalds from water happen frequently and can cause third-degree burns almost instantaneously if the water is boiling or simmering.
For Any Burn
When a worker experiences any type of burn, nearby employees should immediately take the following steps to minimize the extent of the injury.
Minor Burns
If a worker suffers a minor burn, which is a first- or second-degree burn that covers only a small part of the body, the following steps should be taken.
Major Burns
If a worker experiences second- or third-degree burns over large surfaces of the body or face, hands, feet or the genital area, nearby employees should immediately take the following steps.
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