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Irwin Consulting Services Review - How to stay safe this holiday season

Many love the holiday season because it is the time where genuine happiness, love, and enjoyment become abundant in many places. But aside from that, people also face the challenge of the colder weather and unfortunately, accidents sometimes occur that is related to keeping warm during the cold months. Others misuse heaters and electric blankets and even start incidents on warm fireplaces. As a consulting firm that is committed to public safety, Irwin Consulting Services would like you to continue reading this post and learn about important pointers to consider in avoiding dangerous situations.

Many love the holiday season because it is the time where genuine happiness, love, and enjoyment become abundant in many places. But aside from that, people also face the challenge of the colder weather and unfortunately, accidents sometimes occur that is related to keeping warm during the cold months. Others misuse heaters and electric blankets and even start incidents on warm fireplaces. As a consulting firm that is committed to public safety, Irwin Consulting Services would like you to continue reading this post and learn about important pointers to consider in avoiding dangerous situations.

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working, putting fire extinguishers on easily accessible areas, investing on weather alert<br />

radios, and being careful with the use of electric space heaters.<br />

Before using the chimney flue during the <strong>holiday</strong> <strong>season</strong>, thoroughly clean it first. <strong>Irwin</strong><br />

<strong>Consulting</strong> <strong>Services</strong> also suggests using a grate or screen in front of the fireplace. Put<br />

s<strong>to</strong>ckings and other <strong>holiday</strong> decorations away from a lit fireplace. Organize the gifts in a<br />

<strong>safe</strong> place, not on the front of the fireplace and don’t install a Christmas tree near <strong>to</strong> it <strong>to</strong><br />

avoid putting the tree or gifts in danger of fire.<br />

Create a proper fire escape plan and also tell your visi<strong>to</strong>rs about it. Never put something<br />

that would make it difficult <strong>to</strong> reach the doors so avoid putting furniture or decorations<br />

on its path. Make sure that your gas lines were properly checked <strong>to</strong> ensure a <strong>safe</strong> use of<br />

heat in your house. Recharge your fire extinguishers <strong>to</strong>o and if you don’t have any, <strong>Irwin</strong><br />

<strong>Consulting</strong> <strong>Services</strong> encourages you <strong>to</strong> buy one or two. Invest in smoke alarms and<br />

carbon monoxide detec<strong>to</strong>rs as well. It is preferable <strong>to</strong> have home space heaters with tipover<br />

switches but remember <strong>to</strong> put them away from flammable things. Heating devices<br />

made for outdoor purposes should remain outside, so never put them inside for indoor<br />

heat.<br />

<strong>Irwin</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> <strong>Services</strong> hopes for a <strong>safe</strong> and worthwhile <strong>holiday</strong> <strong>season</strong> for you and<br />

your family.

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