Unlike traditional electric or gas cooktops, the surface of an induction cooktop is cognizant of safety because only the bottom of the pot is heated. As with every kitchen activity, caution must be taken. In this case a burn can still result from skin coming into contact with the pot, or with the cooktop surface immediately after a pot is taken off. But these risks are far less severe than if one’s skin comes into contact with the high temperatures attained by flames or the electric heating elements on traditional cooktops. Moreover, induction cooktops are faster and more energy-efficient than traditional cooktops - the latter because induction cookers don’t displace warm air around the room as with other cooking systems.