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Irwin Consulting Services Review - How to decorate safely this holiday season

You’re probably surprised seeing this kind of post because it may seem a bit late to some, but the time is not yet running out for you to decorate your home for the holiday season. You simply need to dedicate some time hanging those beautiful decorations you have. But the joy of holiday traditions may also bring some safety hazards.

You’re probably surprised seeing this kind of post because it may seem a bit late to some, but the time is not yet running out for you to decorate your home for the holiday season. You simply need to dedicate some time hanging those beautiful decorations you have. But the joy of holiday traditions may also bring some safety hazards.

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Check the surroundings first before decorating and avoid being near <strong>to</strong> power lines. It<br />

would be better <strong>to</strong> have at least 10 feet distance between yourself and the power lines.<br />

Overloading should also be avoided thus ensure that electrical outlets don’t have a lot of<br />

decorations or electrical devices plugged in<strong>to</strong> it. We know that such can lead <strong>to</strong><br />

overheating and even start a fire.<br />

Cords must have proper insulation <strong>to</strong>o so prevent them from being pinched in windows,<br />

doors, or under heavy furniture. Make sure that the light strings would be safe from any<br />

damage <strong>to</strong> their cord’s insulation, so be careful on mounting or supporting such lights.<br />

In changing the bulbs or fuses, see <strong>to</strong> it that electrical decorations were unplugged.<br />

Before going <strong>to</strong> bed or leaving the house, turn off all the indoor and outdoor electrical<br />

decorations.<br />

You may also choose artificial candles over the real ones for better safety, but if you<br />

really prefer real candles then just make sure that you won’t leave them unattended. Put<br />

candles on a good distance away from combustibles as well and put out its fire before<br />

going <strong>to</strong> bed or leaving the house.<br />

With its trusted fire, communications, and EMS consulting services <strong>to</strong> organizations,<br />

<strong>Irwin</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> <strong>Services</strong> wishes for your safer and happier <strong>holiday</strong> <strong>season</strong>.

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