by Susan Teerds | Aug 4, 2025 | Play Safety
When we think of playground safety, we often think of falls and equipment maintenance—but what about burns from hot surfaces? Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or playground operator, understanding how heat affects play equipment is critical to keeping kids...
by Cathy Barker | Dec 13, 2023 | News and Media
Holidays are all about breaking our daily routine and experiencing new things. Unfortunately, when we are in holiday mode, out of routine and in an unfamiliar environment, it’s easy to overlook a safety risk, which is why Emergency departments get inundated each...
by Cathy Barker | Jun 1, 2023 | News and Media
Media Release 20 minutes of cool running water is critical! “If a burn happens, then it’s critical that cool running water is applied to the burn area for 20 minutes. Administering correct first aid measures can make a significant difference in the...
by Cathy Barker | Nov 4, 2020 | Home Safety
The correct first aid treatment for minor burns is ‘Remove, Cool and Cover’  REMOVE: any clothing or jewellery from the area (unless it is stuck to the skin),  COOL: the burn with cool running water for 20 minutes. The length of time is important –...
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