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Table 2 Haddon’s matrix

From: Epidemiological studies of burn patients in a burn center in Ghana: any clues for prevention?

 

Host

Agent

Physical environment

Social environment

Pre-event

Keep children from source of fire

Keep children from source of fire

Provision of fire alarm systems

Close monitoring of children

Ensure adherence to safety practices

Containers with hazardous chemicals should be stored at designated areas

Ensure standard operating procedures

Safe working environment

 

Chemicals should be kept at clearly defined areas

 

Advocacy on burns prevention

Event

Teach persons to conduct themselves in ways to prevent excessive burns, e.g., stop, drop, and roll policy

Flooding the burns area with a lot of water

Flooding with lot of water

Swift response of the rescue team

Post-event

Get the victim farther from the injury site

Turn off electrical supply

Provide fire alarms

Rehabilitation for victims

Call for help

Help quench fire

Swift response of the rescue team

Care and support

   

Financial support for victims