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:
- If you need to stretch to hang ornaments or put up decorations, do not climb on chairs or other furniture. Instead, use a proper step stool or ladder.
- Inspect lights and electrical cords for damaged, frayed or exposed wires. Do not “daisy chain” electrical cords together or overload outlets.
- Watch the placement of electrical cords; avoid creating trip hazards.
- Do not use lighted candles in the workplace; use battery-powered tea lights instead.
- Ensure wreaths, ornaments and other trimmings do not cover or block access to safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency exit signs or doorways.
- Remember to unplug tree lights or other illuminated items before leaving for the day!
Having an office party?
Whether your holiday party is on campus or off campus, make safety and health the centerpiece:
- 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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