Download
1 / 6
60 likes | 264 Views
Home Safety & the Holidays. Click to Play: Video: Holiday Fire Safety Tips - 1:29m. Holiday Dangers – Christmas Lights. Check for… Frays or exposed wires Cracked casings UL Rating for quality Unplug before leaving the house or going to bed Check for indoor or outdoor use and use right
E N D
Holiday Dangers – Christmas Lights • Check for… • Frays or exposed wires • Cracked casings • UL Rating for quality • Unplug before leaving the house or going to bed • Check for indoor or outdoor use and use right • Link no more than 3 strands together • Don’t leave lights up for more than 3 months
Holiday Dangers – Christmas Trees Real Tree? Water daily! Pre-lit tree? Check wires for worn spots or frays every year. Keep 3 feet from heaters, fireplaces and candles. Unplug lights when you’re going to bed or leaving the house.
Holiday Dangers - Candles • Keep out of reach of pets & children • Blow out all candles before going to sleep or leaving the house • Never put lit candles on a Christmas tree • Electric or battery candles… • Turn off when leaving the house or going to bed • Check for frayed wires Keep candles 3 feet away from curtains & furniture Use sturdy holders that won’t tip over and are not flammable
