Decorating the office for the holiday season?

Festive decorations help to brighten the office and bring holiday cheer. Here are a few tips to make sure this special time of year is fun and safe for everyone:

• Use a proper step stool or ladder to hang ornaments or decorate the tree.
• Watch the placement of electrical cords; even Santa’s elves avoid creating trip hazards.
• Don’t “daisy chain” electrical cords together or overload outlets.
• Ensure wreaths, ornaments and other trimmings do not cover emergency exit signs or block access to fire hose cabinets/fire extinguishers etc.
• Remember to unplug tree lights before leaving for the day!

Having an office party?

• Be careful not to leave perishable food out for more than two hours – put food back in the refrigerator.
• Watch for holiday clutter such as boxes and bags and other potential tripping hazards.
• Wash your hands frequently – it is flu season!

Health and Safety Services would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season!
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