HOLIDAY SAFETY

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HOLIDAY SAFETY
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HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY

• COOKING
• When cooking, keep appliances clean (Grease
  Fires)
• Never leave cooking unattended
• Keep flammables away from the stove
• Never wear loose fitting sleeves around stove
  burners
• Heat oils slowly, have a lid ready for flash
  fires
• Dont open the door on a microwave fire
• Have a fire extinguisher available in the
  Kitchen
• Dont overload electrical circuits

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DECORATING SAFETY

• GENERAL
• Use only Laboratory tested lights (UL)
• Check each set before use (wires, sockets,
  bulbs, loose connections)
• Use no more than 3 light sets per extension cord
• Avoid sharp or breakable decorations around
  small kids
• Use lights rated for Outdoor use Outside
• Place candles where they wont be knocked over
• Never leave children unattended around candles
• Place candles away from flammable materials
  

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HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY

• FIREPLACES
• Have chimneys inspected cleaned (Creosote)
• Always use a fireplace screen or doors
• Dont burn paper or pine boughs (burning cinders
  float)
• Dont use flammable liquids (try starter logs)
• Remove stockings or mantle decorations that may
  catch fire
• Have a fire extinguisher or water available
• Make sure the coals are completely out when you
  go to bed

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HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY

• CHRISTMAS TREES
• Choose a fresh natural Christmas tree
• Use a secure stand and check water daily
• Choose a Fire Resistant artificial tree
• Place trees away from heat sources and exits
• Use only Non-Combustible or Flame Resistant tree
  trimmings
• Unplug the tree when away from it or going to
  bed
• Never use real candles on a tree
• Never use electric lights on a metal tree
  (battery lights only)

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AIR TRAVEL SAFETY

• Expect increase security at the airports (allow
  more time)
• Have a picture ID ready (avoid using Military ID
  overseas)
• Dont leave bags unattended or carry one for
  strangers
• Keep carry-on luggage light store under the
  seat in front of you
• Watch for heavy items stored over your head
• Pack any medicines or dietary needs in your
  carry-on bag
• Dress for the climate you are going to
• Wear loose fitting natural fiber clothes, avoid
  synthetics
• Wear long pants sleeves and low healed leather
  or tennis shoes

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SAFETY AT PARTIES

• PARTY THROWERS
• Offer non-alcoholic drinks for designated
  drivers drivers
• Collect car keys when guests arrive
• Offer to let over-doers to stay over
• Provide plenty of deep ash trays for smokers
• Check under upholstery in trashcans for
  smoldering butts
• PARTY GOERS
• Have a designated driver plan stick to it!
• Take a Taxi if youve overdone it
• Dont let friends drive drunk!

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HAPPY (and Safe) HOLIDAYS!