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Home > Blog > Safety with Holiday Decorations
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Safety with Holiday Decorations

Decorating your office or retail space is a great way to bring a more festive atmosphere for both employees and guests.  That said, just as in your house, you have to take care with the decorations to ensure you are not creating a hazardous environment as well.

Decorations

2012 saw ~15,000 ER visits involving decorations

v  Keep potentially dangerous ornaments higher up on the tree, out of reach from potential minor guests.

v  Always use a proper step ladder, not chairs or other furniture when trimming the tree.

v  Make sure your lights have no exposed or frayed wires, loose connections or broken sockets.

v  Use ‘UL’ labeled lights . 

 Trees

More than 47,000 fires occur during the holiday season claiming 50+ lives, 2,000+ injuries, and $554M in damages

v  Ensure trees do not block hallways or exit ways  in case of emergency.

v  Don’t place your tree near heat sources that can dry out your tree or ingite it.

v  If using an artificial tree make sure it is labeled as “Fire Resistant”.

Fire Safety

Tips for integrating candles into the decorations

v  Flameless candles are a great and safe alternative.  

v  Keep candles at least 12 inches away from decorations and anything that can burn.

v  Don’t burn a candle all the way down, put it out before it gets to the candle holder.

Posted 4:12 PM

Tags: new orleans business insurance, safety tips, office decorations, holiday fire prevention, retail insurance, office insurance, small business insurance, denver small business insurance
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