SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT

  HOT WATER SAFETY

 

Do you know how to fill a bathtub?
  1. First turn ON the cold water.
  2. Then add hot water. When the tub is almost full, turn hot water OFF.
  3. Then, turn OFF the cold water.

REMEMBER!

 

Never put your child in the bathtub while the water is running.

 

CHECK THE WATER!

Children have sensitive skin. It can burn easier than adult skin. That is why you should always check the water before placing a child in the bathtub.

To properly check the water, put your hand all the way in the water, spread your fingers, and move your hand back and forth throughout the length of the bathtub to check for hot spots.

If the temperature is safe, place your child in the bathtub.

ALWAYS STAY WITH YOUR CHILD!!!

Never leave your child in the bathtub to answer the phone or the door. If you must leave the bathroom, take your child with you!

WHY?

Some kids can turn the HOT water on by themselves. It only takes seconds for small children to burn themselves or drown.

HOW HOT IS YOUR WATER?

The water from your faucet should not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. If it is, it is too hot…

TURN IT DOWN
  1. Turn down your water heater setting yourself.
  2. Ask your plumber to turn down your water heater.
  3. Call your landlord.

The most painful burn is the one you could have prevented.

 

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