How does one determine if they need a First Aid kit or not? For most people, they ask themselves that ultimate burning question, “do I need a first aid kit?”. A kit is a highly recommended “nice-to-have” purchase. It is something we don’t think about until...
Expert tips on avoiding and treating sunburn Soaring temperatures have an impact on our bodies – justifying the health watch alerts for heat that have been issued in recent days – with our skin particularly susceptible to the sun. Protecting skin in a heatwave is...
The 95th ultimate human race will take place this weekend, Sunday 28 August 2022. The legendary Comrades Marathon is the world’s oldest and largest Ultramarathon run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. This year’s ‘down’ run will start in...
Each year during winter, thousands of people are injured and or die due to paraffin-related fires, spillages, ingestion and toxic fume inhalation incidents. For South African energy impoverished communities paraffin is “life” and are dependent on it as a...
It’s no secret that South Africans enjoy a lekker braai. (Braai [br-eye] is a widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coals). This delectable and enjoyable experience may not be in the kitchen but this...
This Burn Awareness Week, we hope to have shared some valuable stats and tips to conquer Burning issues in the kitchen while cooking with care. Making provisions and having a “what if” plan is key to your and your loved ones safety. Kitchen fires can start...
Cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and burn injuries. However, the number of fire cooking burns are far less than non-fire cooking burns. Non-fire cooking burns are contact burns with dry and wet heat. Dry heat, for example, is a hot stove or hot...
The Microwave has been a marvellous invention! Aside from time-saving cooking, this appliance can practically do anything from grilling to defrosting. However, there are some limitations. Microwave hazards can occur when using the wrong material or heating up the...
‘A screaming 3 year old presents to the paediatric emergency department with a contact burn on the top of her right foot after a hot iron was left unattended. The mother unsure of what to do, called her own mother for advice who suggested covering the burn in...
“Burning issues in the kitchen” is the theme for the 2022 National Burn Awareness Week. Majority of preventable burn injuries continue to occur in homes, where thousands of children every year experience scalds, fire-related injuries, and electrical burns. Many...
In the blink of an eye a fire can escalate quickly, causing destruction and chaos in its wake. If you happen to be out at a restaurant or public setting do you know what procedures to adhere to? Greenhouse bar guttered by fire in Sandton Johannesburg People act on...
Whether celebrating Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas or more, fire safety precaution needs to be taken this festive season. Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including decorations, cooking, baking, and Christmas trees, present potential fire hazards that...
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