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BURNS OF CHILDREN
CAUSED BY
ELECTRIC STOVES |
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Electric stoves can
consist of an oven with a door that opens forward,
mounted a few inches above floor level. |
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The electric stove is
usually not firmly attached to the wall, like a gas
stove, and can tip forward |
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Heating elements on the top of
the stove are for boiling liquids, etc.
Climbing on the open door is usually sufficient to
tip the oven and the contents on the child. |
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The
burns usually involve the head, back and buttocks of
the child and the child is usually a toddler. |
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Preventive
Measures:
An anti-tip device is available which is intended to
be screwed into the wall and avoid tipping. |
   [Restaurant
Workers]
Supported
by the International Association of Fire Fighters
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