We’ve all thought “It won’t happen to me.” Or, “It’ll be fine for a while.” But, the fact is that just one unwise decision or one moment’s distraction could cost you damage, or even total destruction, of your home or office.
It’s so easy to get caught up in festivities and joy of the holiday season, and to let safety guidelines take back seat to decorating. When you are preparing your place for the holidays, remember to keep these few wise ideas in mind:
- Never leave burning candles unattended, and be sure to put them out before heading to bed.
- Check your light strands before plugging them in, for tears, rips and fraying. Replace any damaged lights and chords.
- Never overload an electrical socket with lights or other decorations.
- Do not place heaters, candles, or hot items near your live or artificial trees. They are highly flammable.
- Practice ladder safety when putting up outdoor lights, and make sure the lights are rated for outdoor use.
- Keep Mistletoe, Holly, Poinsettia and other holiday plants from pets and children.
