Burns

Follow some of these safety tips to decrease the chance of getting burned: 
- Do not cook while wearing loose clothing that can easily catch fire over the stove. 
- Use oven mitts that fully cover your hands. 
- Keep chemicals, hot liquids, matches, chemicals out of the reach of children. 
- Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. 
- Clean out fireplaces and stoves to get rid of the buildup of combustible substances like grease. 
- Periodically check to make sure your smoke detectors are working properly. 

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