Safety Coord. Report

Have a Safe and Holiday Season

Your safety Committee wants you to have a safe and happy holiday season.  Here are some reminders to protect you and family during the holiday season.  The holiday season is a traditional time for family get together’s and social events which in some cases may turn into tragic accidents.  Fires are a common cause because of the hazards of having a dry Christmas tree, candles to close to combustible materials, overloaded or defective wiring for decorative lights and in some cases, fireplaces stuffed with wrapping paper.

Traffic accidents can result from slippery road conditions and alcohol consumption.  Small children may become victims of choking accidents involving candy or small toys.  Falls putting up christmas lights, burns from kitchen accidents are just a few of the many incidents that can occur over the holiday’s.

Here are some tips for holiday safety:

• Choose a fresh Christmas tree and not a dry one, make sure you add water to your tree as required;
• Do not allow your electrical lights to go anywhere near your water container at the base of your tree;
• Check your tree lights for electrical defects or signs of wear or damage;
• Safely use a ladder for putting up your outdoor lights.  Use a step ladder for putting up indoor lights – don’t use a chair;
• Do not attempt to burn wrapping paper or cardboard in your fireplace.  It is safer to send these items out to be recycled;
• Pay extra attention to young children, as there are many new items or toys; a toddler is likely to find something hazardous to play with.

Steve and Ray would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year.