People love the holiday season. To keep your holiday decorations enjoyable and safe, keep in mind these safety tips.
Candles: Keep anything flammable away from a lit
candle. Place the candles out of the reach of children or pets. Blow out
the candles when you need to leave the room or go to bed.
Christmas tree: Water the tree to keep it hydrated.
Place the tree away from any heat sources. Make sure the tree is not
blocking entryways or foot traffic. Hang fragile Christmas ornaments on
higher tree branches away from the reach of children and pets. Turn off
lights before going to bed.
Electric lights: Lights will be labeled for either
indoor or outdoor use. Throw out lights with worn or torn wires. Replace
missing or cracked bulbs. Read labels to make sure you are following
acceptable wattage levels and are not overloading the circuits.
Outdoor decorations: Fully secure outdoor holiday
decorations so they don’t get blown away or stolen. Put lights and fans
on a timer so you don’t forget to turn them off. Use waterproof
electrical connectors.
Ladders: Ensure your safety by making sure ladders
are on level and sturdy ground. They must also be able to support not
only your weight, but the weight of the decorations.
Holiday plants: Be sure to keep plants such as mistletoe or poinsettia away and out of the reach of your pets.
Cleaning up: After the holidays, check with your
city or waste management company to see if they have a tree recycling
program. Carefully take down outdoor decorations and inspect them for
damage.
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