Glue guns are typically used for arts and crafts activities, such as scrap booking. However, due to the very nature of a glue gun they can be unsafe to handle and may can injury if misused. By following some simple precautions its possible to use a glue gun safely.
Never leave a hot glue gun unattended. A hot glue gun poses a fire hazard if left by itself, since it must heat the glue to a high temperature for it to be used. On the issue of hot glue guns, never allow anyone to touch a hot glue gun directly to their skin. Have anyone handling a hot glue gun wear pants, a long sleeved shirt and gloves to avoid injury.
When using a hot glue gun make sure that the glue has cooled before handling the scrapbook directly. When the glue first comes out of the gun it is very hot and could cause burns if handled directly.
Never use a hot glue gun around open water. Since it uses electricity to heat up the glue it poses an electrical hazard if it were dropped in the water.
By following these simple safety instructions its possible to use glue guns safely in scrap booking.