Welcome, friends! Did you know that every year, globally a total of 8,378,122 new cases of burns are identified? That’s a staggering number, and it’s why burn awareness is so important. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to prevent burns and stay safe. We have something special for you – In proud collaboration with […]
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Complications From Burns and Scalds
Burns and scalds can be painful and traumatic injuries, and they can also lead to a range of complications that can be both physically and emotionally distressing. From shock, heat exhaustion, infections and scarring to hypothermia and respiratory complications, there are many potential complications that can arise from a burn or scald injury.It’s important to […]
Cooking With Care #BA2022
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Microwave Hazards
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 wrong food inside. MICROWAVE HAZARDS TO AVOID Aluminum Foil The most commonly-used household item you should […]
Burn Awareness 2022
“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 of these incidents might have been easily prevented by following and implementing some basic safety tips. […]
Escaping A Fire When Out At A Restaurant
In the blink of an eye a fire can escalate quickly, causing destruction and chaos in its wake. Do you know what procedures to adhere to?
#NBAW Electrical Safety – Home and Office
From 6 – 12 May 2021, South Africans acknowledge National Burn Awareness Week. Because of the dedication to helping prevent burn injuries, Burnshield’s theme this year is electrical burns #NBAW Electrical Safety Around the Home and Office. The focus being on the alphabetical letters from A – Z on electrical safety, with the aim to […]
May – National Burn Awareness Month
South Africa has dedicated May as National Burn Awareness Month and focuses specifically between 6 – 12 May 2021, for National Burn Awareness Week. Because of the dedication to helping prevent burn injuries, Burnshield’s theme this year is electrical burns. The focus being on the alphabetical letters from A – Z on electrical safety, with […]
Burnshield and the Treatment of Burns
We conducted a live Q&A with ArriveAlive and in proud partnership, they have generously shared several pages of Burnshield content on their website, focusing on the treatment of burns, threats to safety presented by fire, electricity and other factors contributing to burn injuries. We would like to present the following interview which we transcribed for our […]

