Scald Safety
Bathroom Scald Prevention - Precautions
§For single control faucet,
always turn on and off
in the “cold” position
§For dual control faucet,
always turn “cold” faucet
on first, and off last
§Make sure all household members and caregivers understand these controls  
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If the shower has a single control which pulls to turn on and off and rotates to change its temperature, always turn it on and off in the “cold” position.
If the bath or shower has separate hot and cold controls, always turn the “cold” faucet on first and turn it off last. This will prevent undiluted concentrations of hot water from causing a scald injury.
Make sure that everyone in your household understands how your bath and shower controls function, before they use them. This is especially important for temporary caregivers who may bathe young children
(Bridge)  What other guidelines apply to bathing young children?




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