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NFPA
- Summertime Guide to Staying Safe from Fire
Grilling
- Keep barbecue grills far away from anything that can burn.
Stay with the grill when lighted, and keep children and pets
well away from the area. If you get burned, run cool water
over the burn for 10 to 15 minutes. (Don't use butter or
a salve on burns because these seal in heat and can damage the
tissue further.)
If
you receive a serious burn, seek medical attention promptly.
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Fireworks
- The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend an outdoor
public display put on by professionals. Pyrotechnic devices
are designed to burn and explode, and are a leading cause of
injuries in the U.S. Every year, fireworks used by amateurs
cause thousands of injuries serious enough to require emergency
room treatment. Common injuries people suffer include burns,
lacerations, amputations, and blindness. Even sparklers, often
mistaken as safe, burn as hot as 1200°F.
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Gasoline
Safety - Store gasoline outside the home, preferably
in a locked, detached shed, and store just enough to power your
gasoline-fueled equipment. Keep gasoline up high, inside a clearly
marked container. Make sure gasoline and all flammable liquids
are well away from any heat source or flame.
Extinguish
smoking materials before fueling, and take the equipment outside
well away from combustibles. Wipe up any spills immediately
and move the equipment at least 10 feet away from the fueling
area.
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