12,000 burns occur annually within the Food Service industry, with a full thickness burn being able to develop after only one second of exposure to temperatures around 65°C. Due to the fast-paced environment when working within an Industrial kitchen, workers are more likely to accidentally burn themselves, however many do not feel they can take the necessary time required to treat their burns effectively. This can lead to longer healing times and increased risk of infection, which in turn can be costly to the business and the worker if they must then take time off work to heal. My own experience working within an industrial kitchen and seeing firsthand the effects of serious burn injuries was what inspired me to take on the challenge of developing a burns cooling device for the kitchen.

Utilising Peltier cooling technology, I have developed a portable device which circulates cool water through a system of tubes over the site of the burn with a cooling pad, absorbing the heat and in turn lowering the temperature of the burn, reducing any residual damage. The device works with the use of plasters which act to keep the cooling pad against the skin, as well as an after-care dressing to prevent infection during the healing process. The tubing which runs the water from the main unit to the site of the burn has magnets integrated along its covering which allows any excess tubing to be gathered during use, making it suitable for 5th-95th percentile users. The device and the plasters are stored within a Docking station that is wall-mounted for easy access. This docking station also comes equipped with snap bands which can be used to keep the tubing tight against the users' arms to prevent it from snagging during use.