ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hanging
ornaments, stringing lights and cooking holiday dinners should
create fond memories. But for too many people, the holidays will be
anything but merry and bright.
Approximately 15,000 people are seriously injured and visit the
emergency room during the holiday season.[i]
The National Safety Council wants to make sure you and your
loved ones deck the halls safely. Tips include:
- Never use lighted candles near trees or boughs
- Use a ladder or step stool to decorate high places
- Keep poisonous plants such as poinsettias out of reach of
animals and children
- Check holiday lights for fraying, bare spots, gaps in
insulation or excessive kinking in the wire
- Turn off all tree lights and decorations when not in use
- When cooking, wash hands, sink, utensils and anything else that
touches raw meat
- Immediately refrigerate leftovers, and reheat food to at least
165 degrees
- If you are hosting a party and serving alcohol, make sure
everyone has a safe ride home. Impairment begins with the first
drink.
- Avoid giving children gifts with small parts or button
batteries, which are easily swallowed and can be fatal
Download, share and print our 12 Days of Safety infographic and
visit nsc.org to stay safe year round.
About the National Safety Council
Founded in 1913 and
chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council, nsc.org, is a
nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate preventable
deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through
leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this
mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected
officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact
– distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription
drug overdoses and Safe Communities.
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[i] According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Contact: Maureen Vogel
Media Relations Manager
(630) 775-2307
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