2. Safety for the Holidays

3. Why is holiday safety so important? Decorations are not used and checked for damage/wear and tear on a regular basis More visitors in the home, especially children and older people Schedules are more hectic and most people are preoccupied with family events

4. We’re Checking the List Twice... Electrical outlets and safety caps Extension cords - the right stuff Overloading Electric lights vs the metal Christmas tree! Appliance cords

5. Guess What’s Cooking in the Kitchen? Cooking with the right stuff Pots and pans on the stove Storing and handling glassware and flatware Dishwashers Cleaning products

6. Kids and Holiday Cooking Supervision Limit the number of people and tasks Tasks assignment based on age and motor skills

7. The Dining Room Table cloths and runners Flower arrangements Candles Crystal and china Hot food on the table Pass the plate

8. The Living Room Most decorated room Fireplaces Utensils Matches Holiday rugs

9. The Tree Placement of the tree inside the room Keeping the tree fresh Artificial trees Securing the tree from tipping over & traffic Decorating the tree safely

10. The Stairways Securing items Functional handrails especially for seniors, physically challenged, and children Trip hazards

11. Christmas Wreaths Various materials Choking hazards for children Toxic for children and pets Infestations Flammability

12. The Bathroom Slipping and sliding in the tub Hot water temperatures Bathroom rugs Electrical appliances Storing items in the medicine cabinet

13. Pets That Live in the House They are usually fascinated by the decorations. Hanging strings, cords, sashes, etc. Flashing lights Tree decorations such as doves, angels, etc. Candles

14. Pets as Gifts Puppies and kittens require attention Easily excited about activities in the house Not accustomed to children The party animal

15. The Outside Types of lights Extension cords Waterproofing Equipment needed for setting up decorations NOT including metal ladders

16. The Outside Continued Placement of wires especially around doors, walkways, and driveways Animals, children, and the mailman

17. Words on Toy Selection Age appropriate Motor skills of the child Design and construction of the toy Toy supervision

18. Shopping for Christmas Tips for safe shopping Accidents due to haste Theft from automobiles Children, physically challenged, and seniors usually don’t survive marathon shopping

19. Can You Identify the Hazards??? Number 1.

20. Another Hazard? Number 2.

21. Another Hazard Number 3

22. And Another Hazard! Number 4

23. More Hazards! Number 5

24. More Hazards??? Number 6

25. It’s Beginning to Look Like... Number 7

26. The Safety Office wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year