Holiday Season Accident Prevention Unit

Decorating Keep plants out of reach of small children Place candles in sturdy holders –Keep them away from combustibles Combustible vegetation –Freshly cut –Indoors for max of 72 Hours Keep flammable decoration 18 inches from fire sources

–Make sure they are fresh –Keep outside until ready to decorate –Cut off base, and place in water holding base –Keep watered!!!!! –Place in wide base holder –Place away from heat sources –Check lights carefully –Burning candles on tress is prohibited Tree Tips

Guest with small children Be Careful with medication Tell guest about household safety precautions Clean up promptly after parties When you go visiting - Don’t assume the home is child proof Ensure that children sleep in safe and secure area.

Gifts for small children Consumer product safety hotline –1(800) 638-CPSC Read the labels Ensure toy chest are safe Be careful while wrapping presents While opening present - discard plastic bags immediately Check toys before allowing children to play with them

In the kitchen Fire safety –Electricity and water don’t mix –Don’t overload sockets –Use proper pots and pans –Keep oven mitts and pot holders handy –Be prepared for grease fires Don’t leave children alone Store knives up and away from play areas

In the kitchen Check that stoves and ovens are turned off when not in use Keep watch over cooking food

Fireplaces & woodstoves Check chimney and stack Never leave children unattended around a burning fire Don’t dispose of wrapping paper in fireplaces Don’t dispose of Evergreen branches or wreaths in the fire Don’t burn plastics

Driving Don’t Drink and Drive Use designated drivers If you host a party make sure your guest don’t drink and drive Use good winter driving habits

Holiday Season Accident Prevention Decorating Tree Safety Small children safety Gifts for small children Safety in the kitchen Fireplace and woodstove safety Winter Driving safety