Each year, approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur in the - TopicsExpress



          

Each year, approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur in the home due to scalding from excessively hot tap water. The majority of these accidents involve the elderly and children under the age of five. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges all users to lower their water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to preventing accidents, this decrease in temperature will conserve energy and save money.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:35:42 +0000

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