Christmas Time - Safety Advice for all the family
Safety advice to make your Christmas a happy time

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

On the 2nd day of Christmas -
Never place candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings. Don't leave them burning unattended.

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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.

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

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

On the 6th day of Christmas -
Most fires start in the kitchen - never leave a cooker unattended.

On the 7th day of Christmas -
On the 7 day of Christmas -
On the 7 day of Christmas -
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.

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.

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

On the 10th day of Christmas -

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

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.

On the 12th day of Christmas -
Take a second to check on elderly relatives and neighbours this Christmas - make sure they are fire safe.
For further information on Christmas Celebration Safety, Candle Safety, Smoke Alarms, please click on the text titles provided below:
Christmas Celebration Safety
Candle Safety
Smoke Alarms
12 Days of Christmas 