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Family fireworks safety  Presents lesson plans focussing on fireworks safety designed for children in grades 4-6. Includes interactive tools. Encourages parent participation. Source: Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) Fire and burn injury  Outlines the types of burn and scald injuries sustained by Canadian children aged 14 and under. Explains why children can sustain burn and scald injuries at lower temperatures and with more damaging results. Source: Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) From: Risk Watch® Fire and burn prevention   Describes the causes of some fire and burns injuries and the steps that can be taken to prevent them. Explains why First Nations people are at special risk. Provides resource list. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Healing Our Spirit BC Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Society Hot water burns like fire  Warns of the damage done, by extremely hot water, to human skin. Stresses the vulnerability of children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Suggests practical ways in which tap water scalds can be prevented, including installing safety devices. Discusses proposed changes to the National Building and Plumbing Codes. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives Hot water burns like fire  Warns of the damage done, by extremely hot water, to human skin. Stresses the vulnerability of children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Suggests practical ways in which tap water scalds can be prevented, including installing safety devices. Discusses proposed changes to the National Building and Plumbing Codes. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Partner feature of the month: archives How to protect your child from scalds and burns  Offers safety tips to prevent injuries to children from scalds and burns. Covers hot drinks, water temperature, smoke alarms, and kitchen safety. Source: Safe Kids Canada Microwave ovens and food safety  Explains how microwaves cook food and discusses common health and safety concerns associated with microwave cooking. Provides advice for lowering the risk for foodborne illnesses, burns, and chemicals from food containers and wraps. Discusses Health Canada's role related to the use of microwave ovens. Source: Health Canada From: It's your health: food and nutrition More scald and burn tips  Recommends preventative measures for parents/caregivers to take. Covers bath safety, fire safety, protection from contact burns, electrical safety rules, microwave oven safety, and sun safety. Offers first aid advice for scalds and burns. Source: Safe Kids Canada Reducing the incidence of tap-water scalds: strategies for physicians  Outlines active and passive prevention measures for reducing the risk of tap-water scalds (a common cause of burns, especially among children, the elderly, and people with physical and cognitive disabilities). Emphasizes the role of physicians as a source of reliable injury-prevention information. Includes references. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA) From: CMAJ Scalds and burn prevention  Stresses that burns are a major cause of injury and death for Canadian children. Discusses ways in which households can reduce the risk of injury from scalds and burns. Source: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
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