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Christmas Time - Safety Advice for all the family

 











Safety advice to make your Christmas a happy time         happy santa

'Tis the season to be careful - want to see why? click here

Please read on..................

On the 1st day of Christmas
Check your Christmas tree lights conform to the British Standard   British Standards

Christmas Lights




On the 2nd day of Christmas

Never place candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings. Don't leave them burning unattended.

Candles at Christmas


Please don't let this happen to you - Click on this Link to see what could happen to your Christmas Tree - Burning Tree (Windows Media Player 1756kb) - Please allow download time.

Hopefully that hasn't put you off buying your Christmas Tree, but we hope it might of made you think a little.





On the 3rd day of Christmas

Make sure your family and guests staying for the festive period know what to do in an emergency. Make a fire escape plan.

Escape Plans





On the 4th day of Christmas -

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On the 4 day of Christmas -Decorations can burn easily - Don't attach them to lights or heaters.

Decorations at Christmas time






On the 5th day of Christmas -

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On the 5 day of Christmas -Never overload electrical sockets. Take special care with Christmas lights.

Overloaded Plug




On the 6th day of Christmas - 

Most fires start in the kitchen - never leave a cooker unattended.

Cooking in the Kitchen





On the 7th day of Christmas -

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On the 7 day of Christmas -Celebrate Christmas and New Year safely. The risk of accidents, especially in the kitchen, is greater after alcohol is consumed.

Drink at Christmas





On the 8th day of Christmas

If you are planning to celebrate with fireworks, store them in a metal box, read the instructions, never go back to a lit firework and keep a bucket of water nearby.

Fireworks





On the 9th day of Christmas -

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On the 9 day of Christmas -Make sure you have a working smoke alarm.

Smoke Alarm





On the 10th day of Christmas
-     Tired Battery

Check the battery in your smoke alarm every week, and use Christmas as a reminder to clean it and remove dust.

Battery Check




On the 11th day of Christmas - 

Make sure candles and cigarettes are completely extinguished before going to bed. Keep matches and lighters away from children.

Candles at Christmas





On the 12th day of Christmas - 

Take a second to check on elderly relatives and neighbours this Christmas - make sure they are fire safe.



Elderly at Christmas 




 

For further information on Christmas Celebration Safety, Candle Safety, Smoke Alarms, please click on the text titles provided below:

Christmas Celebration Safety      pdf image      Candle Safety   pdf image      Smoke Alarms   pdf image   12 Days of Christmas  pdf image


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Fireworks



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