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Winter Season Safety Tips
Winter - Holiday Safety Tips
Keep Christmas trees fresh
Choose a fresh
Christmas tree and secure it
in a sturdy stand. Place the tree at least three feet
away from heat sources
and exits, and water it daily. If you purchase an
artificial tree, be sure it is
Labeled as fire-retardant.
Decorate only with flame-retardant or noncombustible
materials,
Avoid
using candles during parties. If guest will be
smoking, provide them with large, deep ashtrays and check them
frequently. After the party, check in between and under upholstery and
in trashcans for cigarette butts that may be smoldering.
Beware of Holiday candles
Take special
care when burning candles and make sure they are never left
unattended. Be sure they are kept away from decorations and other
combustible materials. Never leave children unattended in a room with
lit candles, and always keep candles, matches, and lighters out of
reach of children.
Inspect fireplaces and wood burning stoves
Have your
chimney connections and flues professionally inspected and cleaned if
necessary before the start of the heating season. Burn wood only!
Never burn paper, including gift wrap, as these material may contain
toxins or chemicals.
Use care when hanging stockings
When planning to
hang stockings on your fireplace, do not use the fireplace for fires.
Dress appropriately before going outdoors
Temperatures dont have to be below freezing for someone to experience
cold emergencies such as hypothermia and frostbite. Dress in multiple
thin layers so you can adjust to changing environmental conditions.
Practice kitchen and food safety for the little ones
Do not allow children to play in the kitchen. Always turn pot
handles inside where they cannot be reached. Never leave a child alone
in a high chair not even for a moment. Cut food into small pieces
and have children chew thoroughly. To safeguard against choking, make
sure children dont walk, run, play or talk with food in their mouth.
Buckle up
Whether you are
heading to the mall for last minutes shopping,
off to a holiday party or running to the corner store,
wearing a seat belt is the best way to prevent injury in a motor
vehicle collision. Ensure that all passengers are also wearing safety
belts. Children 12 and under should always sit in the backseat. Make
sure children are buckled up and their car seats are installed
appropriately base on their age and size.
Designate a driver
When attending a
party, always designate a sober driver, if you are the host of a
holiday gathering, provide non-alcoholic beverages for guest who are
driving.
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