A warning about pine resin!
Nasty stuff..... When it's hot, it can deliver a very nasty burn. (That's why I haven't been posting for a few days.) I was using it to glue a binding down, and the can I was heating it in fell over onto my hand. Beware, beware, and only handle with thick gloves on!
Hope that's useful,
Joel
Good advice, anything gloopy and hot is the same, Jam, syrup and porridge as examples
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remember the first aid advice for burns is to:Originally Posted by Tigger004
cool with water for a minimum 10 mins, cover with a none fluffy none sticky dressing and consider a trip to A and E or even evacuation (serious burns) dependent on Location, Age of casualty, Depth of burn and Area burned....chemical burns require specialist treatment and should always be evacuated and cooled for a min 20 minutes. Electrical burns should also always be followed with a visit to hospital as the electrocution could cause electrical disturbance in the body and lead to cardiac arrythmias.
If you are treating burns on others do NOT use lotions, potions creams or sprays unless its a dedicated watergel type burns dressing. Butter does NOT make burns better so dont do it....remember you leave yourself open to allsorts of local laws which may not be as sympathetic as the UK if you do treat anyone.
If you are treating yourself there are numerous natural remedies...
This is obviously advice given over an internet forum and although follows the directives of HSE ACOP 42 and as such is generally specific to the UK. It should not be considered a substitute for appropriate training courses.
Last edited by Silverback; 14-06-2013 at 12:50 PM.
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Yup ~ Jam, syrup, sugar, fat, resin and oils can all be heated above 100 centigrade and they stick to you which is why they do such a good job of burning. If you are using gloves, make sure that they are man enough for the job and won't get melted onto your hand!
Hope your hand is ok Joel.
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Excellent advice from Sapper, thankyou.remember the first aid advice for burns is to:
cool with water for a minimum 10 mins, cover with a none fluffy none sticky dressing and consider a trip to A and E or even evacuation (serious burns) dependent on Location, Age of casualty, Depth of burn and Area burned....chemical burns require specialist treatment and should always be evacuated and cooled for a min 20 minutes. Electrical burns should also always be followed with a visit to hospital as the electrocution could cause electrical disturbance in the body and lead to cardiac arrythmias.
If you are treating burns on others do NOT use lotions, potions creams or sprays unless its a dedicated watergel type burns dressing. Butter does NOT make burns better so dont do it....remember you leave yourself open to allsorts of local laws which may not be as sympathetic as the UK if you do treat anyone.
If you are treating yourself there are numerous natural remedies...
This is obviously advice given over an internet forum and although follows the directives of HSE ACOP 42 and as such is generally specific to the UK. It should not be considered a substitute for appropriate training courses.
hope your hand is better bud
free of my usual charges too
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And hot wax from a lit candle...
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A good reminder, we can all make mistakes or have accidents like yours Joel...I lifted up the dutch oven by the bail handle the other week to put more wood in the firebox...I felt a right plonker far longer than the pain lasted for, it niggled during the following days paddle to remind that my leather gloves were right next to the fire!
Ta for posting about this experience.
Rob.
Now that's quite a nice sensation, .......or is that just me?
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