Burn Injuries






A burn is a skin or tissue injury caused by overexposure or close contact with hazards such as heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Minor burns can be treated with basic first aid. Major burns require emergency medical care, but first aid skills can help keep the injured person safe until help arrives. This safety topic provides basic first aid guidance for recognizing and treating minor burn injuries and when to seek emergency medical care for major burn injuries.


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Burn Injuries, First Aid

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that provides basic first aid guidance for recognizing and treating minor burn injuries and when to seek emergency medical care for major burn injuries.