15/05/2025
🚨 Fire Safety Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Emollient Creams 🚨
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of a tragic incident involving the death on a gentleman due to a build-up of residue from an emollient cream he had been using caused his clothes to become more flammable, leading to a fatal fire when he was near a gas heater
Emollient creams, commonly prescribed for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, often contain paraffin or natural oils. While these ingredients are not flammable on their own, they can soak into fabrics such as clothing, bedding, and dressings. Over time, this residue can make these materials highly flammable, posing a significant fire risk, especially when exposed to heat sources like heaters, candles, or ci******es.
At Sienna Home Care the safety of our clients is our utmost priority. For all clients using flammable creams, we have comprehensive risk assessments in place. We urge both staff and family members to strictly adhere to these safety guidelines to prevent such devastating incidents.
Safety Tips:
• Avoid open flames: Keep away from candles, gas heaters, and ci******es.
• Regularly change and wash clothing and bedding: This helps reduce the build-up of flammable residues.
• Educate and inform: Ensure that everyone involved in the care process is aware of the risks and safety measures.
Let this tragic event serve as a stark reminder of the hidden dangers associated with everyday products. Together, through awareness and vigilance, we can prevent such heartbreaking incidents.
Stay safe,
Sienna Home Care 🩵✨
An investigation has found that an elderly man died after his clothes caught fire due to the flammable skin cream he used.
Full story: https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2025-05-13/grandad-died-in-fire-fuelled-by-flammable-skin-cream