WHAT’S AT STAKE

WORKPLACE BURNS Workplace burn injuries are common for some occupations such as electricians, construction workers, firefighters, mechanics, food preparers, janitors, and healthcare professionals.

WHAT' S THE DANGER

Types of Burns Thermal- Thermal burns are what most people think of first when burns are mentioned. These burns occur due to contact with a hot surface, fire, hot liquids, or an explosion.  Sun burn could be considered a separate type of burn, but we will consider it a thermal burn as well. Chemical- Chemical burns result from skin or eye contact with a strong acid, corrosive, caustic, or alkaloid. Many of the chemicals used in […]