Christmas is one of the funniest moments of the year. But
with all the excitement involved in the meeting with the family, the
children excited and alcohol added to the mix, can also be dangerous in
terms of health and safety at home.
Every
year, domestic accidents lead to nearly 4,000 dead and there are 2.7
million home accidents requiring hospital treatment, according to the
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Although
domestic accidents, unlike accidents at workplace, is not likely to
cause accident claims, accident prevention at Christmas can be as
simple as removing objects from the path your guests. So make sure you take our advice and use these four tips for preventing accidents at home this Christmas.
1. Don't fall over the new toys!
Slips, trips and falls are a major risk and one of the most common reasons for accident claims in the UK. Although you are unlikely to be claimed against, it makes sense to consider this risk if you can avoid accidents to their loved ones at home. Toys, gift wrap and other items often left lying on the ground at Christmas time everyone can be a risk for slips and trips. Especially if you have older or very young, slips and trips are a great chance to make sure to remove all obstacles on the sidewalks and stairs before they cause an accident.
Slips, trips and falls are a major risk and one of the most common reasons for accident claims in the UK. Although you are unlikely to be claimed against, it makes sense to consider this risk if you can avoid accidents to their loved ones at home. Toys, gift wrap and other items often left lying on the ground at Christmas time everyone can be a risk for slips and trips. Especially if you have older or very young, slips and trips are a great chance to make sure to remove all obstacles on the sidewalks and stairs before they cause an accident.
2. Keep a close eye on candles
Christmas is a great time to light the candles, but the flames can also present a fire hazard. Do not leave candles lit when there are people in the room and be sure to turn them off when leaving. Also make sure that the candles are not near flammable materials. To secure the option field battery candles can provide electricity flame flicker. Just before Christmas is a great time to test your smoke detectors , since, according to Directgov, is more than twice as likely to die in a house fire if you do not have. With all devices running on the Christmas period , it is advisable to ensure that their own work.
Christmas is a great time to light the candles, but the flames can also present a fire hazard. Do not leave candles lit when there are people in the room and be sure to turn them off when leaving. Also make sure that the candles are not near flammable materials. To secure the option field battery candles can provide electricity flame flicker. Just before Christmas is a great time to test your smoke detectors , since, according to Directgov, is more than twice as likely to die in a house fire if you do not have. With all devices running on the Christmas period , it is advisable to ensure that their own work.
3. Be careful with Christmas cookery
If you have children at Christmas, you must ensure that the appliance is used in the safest way possible. It can be as simple steps kitchen with pot handles toward the back of the stove so they can not be reached by children, and the first use of the rear plates. If your kitchen panic Christmas makes you spill ingredients on the floor, it is essential to clarify things once and then dry the area if viewers do not slip and fall.
If you have children at Christmas, you must ensure that the appliance is used in the safest way possible. It can be as simple steps kitchen with pot handles toward the back of the stove so they can not be reached by children, and the first use of the rear plates. If your kitchen panic Christmas makes you spill ingredients on the floor, it is essential to clarify things once and then dry the area if viewers do not slip and fall.
4. Beware of Christmas decoration hazards
When putting up decorations or Christmas lights switch, use a safe ladder that reaches the correct height - flicker on an unstable chair is asking for trouble. When you connect all these gadgets tree lights and Christmas, listen to old , worn or broken cords plugs, as they may pose a fire hazard. Remember, an error of this type could lead to requests for accidents if it had occurred in the workplace. Try not to overload outlets with too many appliances at once. Protectors outlets near the plant may be a good idea if you have children visiting .
When putting up decorations or Christmas lights switch, use a safe ladder that reaches the correct height - flicker on an unstable chair is asking for trouble. When you connect all these gadgets tree lights and Christmas, listen to old , worn or broken cords plugs, as they may pose a fire hazard. Remember, an error of this type could lead to requests for accidents if it had occurred in the workplace. Try not to overload outlets with too many appliances at once. Protectors outlets near the plant may be a good idea if you have children visiting .
