Health Department of Northwest Michigan. 3434 M-119, Suite A. Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Fax (secure) (231) 347-2861. Environmental Health - Permits. (231) 347-6014.
What are the classifications of burns? Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severely they penetrate the skin's surface. First-degree (superficial) burns First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example.
Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals. Scalds are a type of burn caused by a hot liquid or steam. Burns are classified according to how seriously tissue has been damaged. â¢ A first degree burn causes redness and swelling in the outermost layers of the skin.calds are a type of burn caused by a hot liquid or steam. Burns are classified according to how seriously tissue has been damaged. â¢ A first degree burn causes redness and swelling in the outermost layers of the skin.