Burns are always accidents associated with carelessness and improvidence. To avoid burns taking into account the following recommendations:
§ Do not leave children unattended in places where there is fire (cooking, space heaters, fireplaces)
§ Do not leave containers on the floor with boiling liquids.
§ Do not let the reach of children hot irons.
§ The handles of pans should be placed toward the wall.
§ Do not leave flammable within reach of children.
§ Do not leave burning candles or shining at night when no images and saints this at home.
§ No tank or gasoline stoves alcohol when they are burning.
§ Do not stoke the fire of fires, fireplaces and barbecues with flammable substances.
§ Do not let children play with matches, cigarettes or lighters.
§ Never let children handle fireworks.
§ In case of thunderstorm not protected under the trees.
Other recommendations of the Colombian Red Cross:
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