‘Tis the Season to Decorate Safely
by CPSC Blogger Christmas christmas tree Holiday holiday decorating holiday safetyDuring November and December 2015, there were six fatalities and an estimated 14,000 injuries treated in hospital ERs nationwide, due to holiday decorations. That’s an average of about 230 injuries per day during the holiday season!
Falls, lacerations, back strains and ingestion of foreign objects were among the top holiday decorating-related injuries last season. To prevent decorating disasters, CPSC counts down the 12 Ways to Celebrate Safely:
12. Take special care with sharp, weighted, (…)
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Dec 5
Cook Up Safety this Holiday Season!
by CPSC Blogger fires Holiday cooking holiday safety kitchen Ranges and ovens smoke smoke alarms Thanksgiving Turkey fryersIt’s been said, “Home is where the heart is.” And the heart of a home during the holidays is often in the kitchen. But did you know that more fires occur in the kitchen than in any other room in the house? And that cooking is the leading cause of fires in the home? We estimate an average of about 1,400 cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day each year. This is more than three times the average number of cooking fires each day throughout the rest of the year.
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Nov 22
Shopping Early for the Holidays? Top Toy Lists Start with Safety
by CPSC Blogger Christmas Holiday holiday safety toysIt’s holiday time and as a gift giver you may be receiving your child’s top toy wish list. You may also feel overwhelmed with ads on the hottest, trendiest and best toy lists. Choosing the right style, color or brand may be the first thing that crosses your mind; but, CPSC wants to remind you that safety should always come first.
As you prepare to spread some holiday cheer with toy purchases, avoid choices that could land your child in the emergency room. CPSC still receives too many reports (…)
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Nov 17
‘Tis the Season to Decorate Safely
by CPSC Blogger candles falls fire fire safety Holiday holiday decorating holiday safety ladderBlog en español
During November and December 2014, there were 12 fatalities and an estimated 14,500 injuries treated in hospital ERs nationwide, due to holiday decorations. That’s an average of about 240 injuries per day during the holiday season!
Falls, lacerations, back strains and ingestion of foreign objects were among the top holiday decorating-related injuries last season. To prevent decorating disasters, CPSC counts down the 12 Ways to Celebrate Safely:
12. Take special care with (…)
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Dec 7
Home Safe Home for the Holidays
by CPSC Blogger candles Childproofing Christmas christmas tree decorating fire Holiday holiday decorating holiday safety home injury ladder lights ornaments safety toys treeBlog en español
Stitches, slings, and crutches are not what most people envision for the holiday season. Unfortunately, for about 200 people a day, decoration-related injuries are a reality this time of year. During November and December, an estimated 13,000 consumers are treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to holiday lights, Christmas trees, ornaments and other decorations. As consumers nationwide gear up to deck out their homes for the holiday season, CPSC is warning of decorating (…)
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Dec 22