This Christmas & Holiday Season Play it Fire & Heating System Safe
- By Wayne I Haddad
- Published 02/8/2012
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This festive Xmas season many Canadian s well as American residents, citizens and party goers often fall victim to fires that claim many lives during the holiday season, as ironic as it sounds. Thousands of injuries also occur despite the festive atmosphere and the known culprit is fire. Hundreds of millions are lost each year due to damages brought about by the destructive flames.
For many people, one cannot do away with Christmas trees and other decorations that help cultivate the cheerful mood of the holidays. However, these are the very same things to watch out for because they have the most potential for starting fires. Surveys have shown that one out of every 20 Christmas tree fires results in someone losing their life. That fact should be considered by everyone who has a tree set up in their homes or offices. Take extra precaution when you decide to use these ornaments to in order to avoid. With just a little care, no fire can ruin this happy season.
Ensure that the Christmas tree is a freshly cut one. Generally, it shouldn’t appear to be dried out. Touch the trunk. If the tree is fresh, this part should feel a bit sticky. Other parts that will help you determine it freshness are the needles. They must not break or be pulled easily from a branch. It’s normal for some needles to fall off but if you observe a large number of them falling and bouncing on the ground, be wary. Dried out trees have these characteristics. Treat this Christmas tree as a fire hazard. Position
the tree on a stable and secure stand. It must be located away from any vent or other heat source, a fireplace for example. Make it a practice to check the wires on the lights. Look for signs of wear and open sockets. Don’t take a risk. If you are not absolutely sure about the condition of your tree lights, changed them with UL approved lights instead. Ensure that the stand is filled with water at all times. Of course, the lights must never touch the water or stand. Purchase the tree midway through the season so as to avoid putting it on display for too long, like what happens when it is bought very early on.
Artificial trees are widely available, even the flame-retardant types. That could be a safer alternative. Remember that metallic artificial trees must never be adorned with strings of lights. These cause friction and may cause a potential shock hazard.
Christmas won’t be an extraordinary season without all the lighting it brings. However, when there’s electricity utilized all the time, a fire risk is always present. Make sure that all holiday lighting, electrical decorations and extension cords must be UL approved. If these items are to serve as outdoor decorations, only use the ones that have been made for that purpose. Also, they must be kept away from any standing water. Meticulously check for broken and worn wires or sockets. Replace missing bulbs so that no part is left exposed to the elements.
No doubt this Christmas season play it fire season around your home and office. Fires and heating systems are our servants yet in a flash they can become our masters.
For many people, one cannot do away with Christmas trees and other decorations that help cultivate the cheerful mood of the holidays. However, these are the very same things to watch out for because they have the most potential for starting fires. Surveys have shown that one out of every 20 Christmas tree fires results in someone losing their life. That fact should be considered by everyone who has a tree set up in their homes or offices. Take extra precaution when you decide to use these ornaments to in order to avoid. With just a little care, no fire can ruin this happy season.
Ensure that the Christmas tree is a freshly cut one. Generally, it shouldn’t appear to be dried out. Touch the trunk. If the tree is fresh, this part should feel a bit sticky. Other parts that will help you determine it freshness are the needles. They must not break or be pulled easily from a branch. It’s normal for some needles to fall off but if you observe a large number of them falling and bouncing on the ground, be wary. Dried out trees have these characteristics. Treat this Christmas tree as a fire hazard. Position
Artificial trees are widely available, even the flame-retardant types. That could be a safer alternative. Remember that metallic artificial trees must never be adorned with strings of lights. These cause friction and may cause a potential shock hazard.
Christmas won’t be an extraordinary season without all the lighting it brings. However, when there’s electricity utilized all the time, a fire risk is always present. Make sure that all holiday lighting, electrical decorations and extension cords must be UL approved. If these items are to serve as outdoor decorations, only use the ones that have been made for that purpose. Also, they must be kept away from any standing water. Meticulously check for broken and worn wires or sockets. Replace missing bulbs so that no part is left exposed to the elements.
No doubt this Christmas season play it fire season around your home and office. Fires and heating systems are our servants yet in a flash they can become our masters.
