Burn Prevention & Awareness

Preventing Burn Injuries in the home

Burns Prevention Posters

Hot Sand Burns - BBQ poster - Some safety tips when using disposable BBQs on the beach.  

Are your feet feeling the heat? poster  - Nerve damage reduces the ability to feel pain, heat, and pressure in your feet.   This is most commonly caused by diabetes, but it can also occur with age, reduced circulation and other medical conditions.  Reduced sensation and poor circulation means burns heal slowly and infections can spread quickly. You may have a serious burn without realising it — there may be little or no pain at all.  This poster provides some advice on avoiding burns if you have nerve damage.

Page last reviewed: 27 August 2026
Page created: 08 January 2024