Here we continue with our look at some more safety tips that will help guarantee that your Christmas is full of happiness and love and is not hazardous to your family’s health!

-If you have children or pets, refrain from putting lights or ornaments low on the tree. Also avoid very small decorations that can be swallowed.

-Metallic ornaments on a Christmas tree are a bad idea. If there is any defective wiring in your strings of lights and the two make contact, this can be a fire hazard.

-In the same way, do not use electric lights on a Christmas tree that is metallic.

-It may seem obvious, but only use indoor lights for indoor use, and the same goes for outdoor lights. Indoor light sets used outdoors are not strong or sturdy enough for outdoor conditions, while outdoor lights are too hot and too big to be used on a Christmas tree or in the interior of your home.

-It can never be emphasized enough- always check your light sets before you put them up. Look for broken wires or ones that are exposed or frayed. Also look for bulbs that are cracked. Get rid of any of these faulty items and buy new ones.

-Candles can be a lovely holiday accessory but always use them responsibly. Use sturdy and strong candle holders and place them on safe surfaces. Make sure the candles are not sitting near anything that can catch fire. Keep them away from the curious members of your household, such as little children and pets. Keep candles away from curtains, drafts and paper products, such as books, magazines and newspapers.

-Do not light a candle(s) and then leave the room or worse yet, forget about it all together. This is a fire waiting to happen!

-Be aware that your electric outlets can take only so much. Do not overload them! Before you make use of an extension cord, make sure that you inspect it carefully.

-Make sure all plugs fit securely and completely into the electrical outlets. If they only fit part way, this can lead to electric shock or overheating.

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