Washington Ten Steps for Avoiding Burns is a set of safety guidelines for preventing burns. It includes ten basic steps to follow to protect against scalds, contact burns, fires, and electric shock. The steps are as follows: 1. Use caution when handling hot liquids, foods, and items. 2. Check the temperature of hot water before bathing or showering. 3. Keep pot handles turned away from the edge of the stove. 4. Never leave a lit candle unattended. 5. Keep appliances and cords away from water. 6. Unplug cords and turn off appliances when not in use. 7. Keep lighters, matches, and flammable liquids out of reach of children. 8. Install smoke detectors in your home. 9. Install a fire extinguisher in your home. 10. Test your smoke alarms and fire extinguishers regularly. There are two variations of Washington Ten Steps for Avoiding Burns — one for adults and one for children. The steps for children are as follows: 1. Keep pot handles turned away from the edge of the stove. 2. Never leave a lit candle unattended. 3. Keep appliances and cords away from water. 4. Unplug cords and turn off appliances when not in use. 5. Keep lighters, matches, and flammable liquids out of reach of children. 6. Wear clothes with tight-fitting cuffs. 7. Wear long pants when playing outdoors. 8. Wear shoes when playing outdoors. 9. Do not touch hot surfaces. 10. Do not run with scissors or knives.