Burn Prevention

Even the tiniest of burns are incredibly painful. Could you imagine having a large portion of your body covered in 3rd degree burns? Take extra care to follow the rules to keep your skin in the game (or on your body) and out of hot messes.

Burns fall into 3 categories, thermal, chemical and electrical. The first line of defense for all three, is to remove the hazards. In a perfect world right? But unfortunately, it’s not usually possible, so we need to remedy all hot situations. If working on equipment with a current, always LOTO. Try to put barricades in place to steer workers away from the hot zone, flag it off if needed. Make sure to have a first aid kit close by. Depending on what you’re working with, you may also need an eyewash station. Do your pre work inspections, make sure cords and tools are in safe working order. Go over the hazards on your JHA and with your crew, even if you face burn hazards every day like a welder. And of course, always use your PPE. This is your very last line of defense.

Always take extra precautions when working with hot material, chemicals and electricity. By not doing so, you just might get burnt. Literally, you will end up burnt. Play it safe.