Electrical Security—Extension cords ought to solely be used briefly. By no means run an electrical cable beneath a carpet or a doorway the place it could get worn. When stringing vacation lights, test their cords for harm.
Area heaters want area. Be certain that area heaters are 3′ away from something flammable (paper, furnishings, blankets, drapes), and guarantee area heaters are turned off or unplugged when not in use.
By no means plug an area heater or any heat-producing equipment (espresso maker, microwave, toaster, and so forth.) into an extension twine. They need to be plugged instantly right into a grounded wall outlet.
Cooking Security—Thanksgiving and Christmas are busy days for cooking fires. Keep residence if you’re baking, and keep within the kitchen utilizing the burners on high of the range. Be certain that kids know that the oven is sizzling and to not contact. Hold kids and pets out of the kitchen while you’re cooking.
Holidays—Hold your stay Christmas tree watered to forestall it from drying out and turning into a hearth hazard. In case your vacation celebrations embrace candles, watch out and by no means go away a lit candle unattended.
