Holiday safety tips
As you celebrate the holidays with decorations, keep children and pets in mind, and take general safety precautions. Here are a few safety tips from the National Safety Council:
Avoid placing breakable tree ornaments or ones with small, detachable parts on lower branches where small children or pets can reach them.
Don’t hang popcorn chains and candy canes on the tree when small children are present. They may think that other tree ornaments also are edible.
Use only indoor lights indoors (and outdoor lights only outdoors). Check lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Replace or repair any damaged light sets.
Use no more than three light sets on each extension cord. Extension cords should be placed against the wall to avoid tripping hazards. Don’t run cords under rugs.
Turn off all lights on trees and decorations when you go to bed or leave the house.
The Wichita Eagle