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3.
Potential Hazard
3.1.
Symptoms and Causes
Low temperature burns occur when your body comes into contact with a high heat
source. It can happen quickly or over a long period of time.
Signs of burns such as rash or bubbles on skin may appear. However, symptoms may
not be always obvious and may take some time to appear.
3.2.
Prevention of low temperature burns
Every individual will experience low temperature burns differently. To prevent this
from happening please follow these instructions carefully;
Stop using if the outer layer which covers the heater is broken.
Do not use the heater by itself
Stop using if it feels too hot.
Low temperature burns happen easily when sleeping or with the blankets
pressed hard against skin.
Pay extra attention to people with skin conditions, young children and people
with disabilities.
Do not use in high temperature places or inside quilts.
Do not use if you have diabetes or circulation problems.