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The holidays are almost here and that means we need to take safety precautions around the house to make sure everyone stays safe this holiday season. The holidays are wonderful time of year, we get together with friends and family, share a meal, good conversation and there might even be some presents. That should be safe, right?<\/p>\n
Not always, the holidays can be a dangerous time for pets, children and adults if we don’t go to extra efforts to make sure everything is in order. Here are some holiday safety tips to help you have a wonderful holiday season.<\/p>\n
Lights<\/strong> – This time of year we use all kinds of lights to make our homes look merry and bright. We trim the tree with lights and decorate our homes with festive lights. Ensure they are good working order before hanging lights. If you’ve stored your holiday lights in an attic or crawl space, check to make sure critters haven’t chewed through any cording. If they have, throw them away and replace with new.<\/p>\n Ladder Safety<\/strong> – We’ll spend more time on a ladder this time of year than any other time. Follow any precautions that are on the ladder you are using, all are different so be sure to follow the warning on your ladder. Place ladder on a steady surface and don’t try to use it on a makeshift surface like on top of a chair or table. If climbing to the highest rung be sure to have someone to hold the ladder steady for you. Wear shoes that are tied while using the ladder.<\/p>\n Fireplace<\/strong> – If it’s been a while since you had your chimney professionally serviced, now would be a good time to do so. Soot and grime can accumulate on the inside of the chimney and catch fire.<\/p>\n