Treating Burns

Moving the injured worker from the burn source does not stop the burn completely.  Burns need to be cooled down and that must be done inside of 10 minutes to help stop further injury. You can help stop the burning process by cooling down the burn site with an approved commercial burn dressing (Burn Aid Burn Dressing) and skin wash.  As you apply an approved commercial burn dressing and skin wash remove any smoldering clothing and jewelry. Smoldering clothing and jewelry which produce heat and be counter productive to trying and cooling the burn. Also remove clothing and jewelry because burns will become swollen and clothing and jewelry constrict the burn area.  If any clothing is adhered to the burn cut around it do not remove it. Do not immersed the burn in water it can cause hypothermia.  Cool the burn with an approved commercial burn dressing and skin wash for 60 to 120 at a time. Special consideration; never apply ointments and or lotions to burn injuries this may cause heat retention and never break or drain blisters. 

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