Avoiding Holiday Dangers
Pingston Electric, LLC
Tis the Season for Safety
- Check all of your smoke detectors before you begin decorating
- Always check the light fixture’s maximum wattage, and never go over the recommended rating
- Never use extension cords with power strips
- Avoid plugging too many holiday lights and decorations into a single outlet. Overloaded outlets can overheat and cause a fire.
- Make sure the decorations do not pose a tripping hazard
- Check light strings for broken bulbs or frayed cords
- When installing outdoor lights, use a ladder made of wood or fiberglass, as metal ladders can conduct electricity
- Stay in the kitchen when you have something cooking on the stove top or in the oven
- Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen
- Consider Battery-Operated LED Candles
- Make sure that your holiday decorations don’t block doors or otherwise hinder your ability to quickly and safely exit your home.
- Don't place mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and other poisonous plants within reach of children
- Turn off all indoor and outdoor electrical decorations before leaving home or going to bed
