Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
The earlier warning
Pauline Taylor · 21 Jul 2017 · Mary Burke, West Yorkshire (West)
“Zerobase and other emollient creams which contain a low level of paraffin pose a potential fire hazard risk.”
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/pauline-taylor-2
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Pauline Taylor (21 Jul 2017) · stated timescale: end of 2017
“We aim to have completed our review by the end of 2017 and will consider the need for publication of any additional safety advice at this time in conjunction with our medicine colleagues.”
Stated action 2 · response to Pauline Taylor (21 Jul 2017) · stated timescale: 30 September 2017
“PAGB and its member companies recognise that clear information needs to be made available to warn of the risk of increased flammability of clothing and bedding which has been in contact with paraffin-containing emollients.”
What recurred
- 22 Nov 2019 · Maureen Milton · Margaret Jones · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Pauline Taylor · 21 Jul 2017
“Zerobase and other emollient creams which contain a low level of paraffin pose a potential fire hazard risk.”
Later · Maureen Milton · 22 Nov 2019
“Evidence given by fire investigators was that they are increasingly attending fires involving (mostly) the elderly where there is evidence of petrol based emollient cream in use.”
What happened next
No evidence found either way · stated action 1
“We advise you to complete a free online home fire safety check for advice and, if needed, a visit from your fire service. Please visit www.OHFSC.co.uk or scan the QR code.”
Using your emollients safely · northantsfire.gov.uk/…/Using-Emollients-Safely.pdf
“Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture.”
Emollients - NHS · nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/emollients
“Emollients should only be prescribed for the management of diagnosed dermatological conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.”
Emollient Prescribing Guidelines - RES Systems Portal · surreyccg.res-systems.net/…/Emollient%20guidelines%20-July19%20…
No evidence found does not mean the action did not happen.
No evidence found either way · stated action 2
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How to Use Warning Labels for Safe, Compliant Shipping · instocklabels.com/blog/best-uses-for-warning-labels-in-packaging
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Cigarette Labeling and Health Warning Requirements | FDA · fda.gov/…/cigarette-labeling-and-health-warning-requirements
“Participants preferred the black shield label showing a high content of the nutrients of concern (e.g., sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat) in both Chinese and English.”
Consumers’ Perceptions of the Design of Front-of-Package Warning Labels—A Qualitative Study in China · pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9866720
No evidence found does not mean the action did not happen.