Water Temperature Unchecked

• The skin of young children is thin and easily burned.
• Each year several thousand children and adults are burned by water that is too hot.
• Children under 5 are at the highest risk for burns caused by hot fluids.
• A temperature of 120° F at the tap provides sufficient hot water for normal household activities.
• Infants and children should not be bathed in water above 100° F.
• Provide education to parents and guardians.
• Check water temperature of Daycare Center.
• Turn on cold water first and turn off hot water first.
• Purchase a water thermometer

• University Hospitals of Cleveland Community Safety and Resource Center: Coordinator will assist and teach staff regarding education programs. Call (216) 844-6229.
  
• Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Center:
  www.akronchildrens.org/cms/site/b2cf205fba3220e0
• Consumer Product Safety Commission:
  www.cpsc.gov
• International Shriners:
  www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/_Hospitals_for_Children/prevention/scalds.aspx
• National Safety Council:
  www.nsc.org