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Similar
to the ten tips for candle safety, these are
some additional tips put out by the National
Candle Association.
Information collected by the National
Electronic Injury Surveillance System or NEISS
from emergency rooms from all over the country.
Of all injuries related to candles, fire
injuries account for approximately 1/3. However,
these injuries are increasing as fast as candle
usage increasing. Of the injuries caused by the
candle fire, 55% were the result of body parts
touching the flame. The majority of the non-fire
injuries were caused by the following: Candle or
candle holder knocked over falling
against the individual, the individual removing
hot wax from holder, or hot wax dripping or
splashing on the person, laceration from broken
holders.
Members of the National Candle Association and
manufacturer are greatly concerned by this data.
They have establishment a candle products
subcommittee of the American Society for Testing
and Materials to develop labeling standards to
warn and educate consumers to the dangers, which
may occur if candles are not used properly and
safely. Below are a few simple candle safety
tips that everyone should know and apply when
using candles:
- Never leave a burning candle unattended
- Never place a burning candle near
flammable material such as carpet, curtains,
or bedding.
- Always keep burning candles out of the
reach of children and away from pets.
Many U.S. candle manufacturers include
directions on their candles to help educate
consumers on the proper handling and use of
their product. Below is a list of a few
additional tips to help you stay safe while you
use and enjoy candles:
- Keep candles away from vents, and drafts
- Keep wicks approximately ¼ inch
- Candles under 4 inches in diameter, do
not burn for more than 4 hours at a time
- Do not burn pillars or tapers when they
are within 2 inches of their holders
- Never use a container that was not made
for candle usage
- Discontinue use of a candle when only ½
inch of wax remains
- Keep matches, wick trimmings and debris
out of the candle wax pool
If consumers follow these simple steps, they
can safely enjoy candles. To learn more about
candle safety, please contact the National
Candle Association at 202-393-2210, or visit the
National Fire Protection Association website at:
http://www.nfpa.org/index.asp
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