Child protection experts have expressed fears of the number of children reporting with burns courtesy of hair tongs, which are used for straightening hair.
Child protection experts have expressed fears of the number of children reporting with burns courtesy of hair tongs, which are used for straightening hair.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) said in its report that 125 more children were treated for burns in 2006/7 than in the previous decade. In 2007 a study had found that the average temperature of straighteners is 163C and it takes almost 30 minutes to cool down.
Burns
Burn injuries have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Burn accident statistics show that at least 50% of all burn accidents can be prevented.
Burn injuries have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Burn accident statistics show that at least 50% of all burn accidents can be prevented.
The chief executive of the CAPT, Katrina Phillips said that parents needed to be one step ahead to prevent injuries to kids, "The trick is to make them a habit - like putting your straighteners in the same place out of young children's reach," she added. "That way you'll feel less like you constantly need eyes in the back of your head."
RAS
Average OZ Smoker Burns $300,000 in a Lifetime on Cigarettes
The average Aussie smoker spends a whopping 300,000 dollars in his or her lifetime on cigarettes.
The average Aussie smoker spends a whopping 300,000 dollars in his or her lifetime on cigarettes.
Cooling Treatment Not Good for Serious Burns
People who suffer serious, large-scale burns should not receive cooling treatment nor should people who have swallowed poison be encouraged to vomit
People who suffer serious, large-scale burns should not receive cooling treatment nor should people who have swallowed poison be encouraged to vomit
