Safety Tidbit #2.18 – Holiday Safety
Sources: National Safety Council – Enjoy
a Safe Holiday Season
Well, Thanksgiving is over, and many of you are pulling your decorations out and getting into the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, Black Friday claimed three lives in 2016, two in Wal-Mart parking lots and one at a Mall in New Jersey. I don’t wish to put a damper on a beautiful time of year. However, I did want to reinforce a few hazards that the National Safety Council has published:
Turkey Fryers
- Set up the fryer more than 10 feet from the house and keep children away
- Find flat ground; the oil must be even and steady to ensure safety
- Use a thawed and dry turkey; any water will cause the oil to bubble furiously and spill over
- Fryer lid and handle can become very hot and cause burns
- Have a fire extinguisher ready at all times
Candles and Fireplaces
- Never leave burning candles unattended or sleep in a room with a lit candle
- Keep candles out of reach of children
- Make sure candles are on stable surfaces
- Don't burn candles near trees, curtains or any other flammable items
- Don't burn trees, wreaths or wrapping paper in the fireplace
- Check and clean the chimney and fireplace area at least once a year
Safe Gifts
- Select gifts for older adults that are not heavy or awkward to handle
- Be aware of dangers associated with coin lithium batteries; of particular concern is the ingestion of button batteries
- For answers to more of your holiday toy safety questions, check out this Consumer Product Safety Commission blog
- See which toys have been recalled
Travel Safely
- Use a designated driver to ensure guests make it home safely after a holiday party; alcohol, over-the-counter or illegal drugs all cause impairment
- Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly buckled up no matter how long or short the distance being traveled
- Put that cell phone away; distracted driving causes one-quarter of all crashes
- Make sure the vehicle is properly maintained, and keep an emergency kit with you
- Be prepared for heavy traffic, and possibly heavy snow
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