The 12 Days of Holiday Safety
Here are a few simple things you can do in a minute to help protect your family.
- Day 1: Talk to your kids about safety. Teach them not to touch electric lights, cords or decorations.
- Day 2: Read an article on SafetyAtHome.com on ladder safety before you hang decorations.
- Day 3: Examine your lights for wear – kids can help point out unlit bulbs, but they shouldn’t handle the strands.
- Day 4: If you have a tree, set a family tree-watering plan and let your kids participate if they’re old enough.
- Day 5: Check your holiday decorations to make sure that they are not a choking hazard.
- Day 6: Turn pot handles inward when cooking to avoid being grabbed by kids.
- Day 7: Review your fire escape plan. Did your holiday decorations block any essential exits?
- Day 8: Learn what a UL Mark looks like and teach your kids to find them on products.
- Day 9: If you are using candles and matches during the holidays, check to be sure they are stored in a locked cabinet or well away from children.
- Day 10: Test your smoke alarm. Need new batteries? Replace them.
- Day 11: Recycle wrapping paper into cards or tags and use again.
- Day 12: Recycle your tree at a local recycling center. You can search for one near you at www.earth911.com.
