CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SAFETY
Christmas Light Safety
Purchase only UL approved lights.
Check all indoor and outdoor lights for frayed cords, and replace old lights if necessary.
Never use lights as decorations with an empty socket.
Lights should not touch combustible materials.
Before using lights outdoors, check the label to be sure the lights have been certified for outdoor use.
Turn off all Christmas lights, prior to leaving your home or going to bed.
Consider using mini lights or LED lights. These are the safest because they produce less heat .
General Holiday Decorations:
Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree.
Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children.
In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, and keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing or inhaling these small pieces.
Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food. These may tempt a child to eat them.
Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass""angel hair.""
Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial snow sprays.
See the safety tips on Christmas Trees for more holiday safety.