Whether you’ve got a ten foot tree, lots of lights or just a few decorations up, many people are already in the festive spirit ahead of the big day. However, it’s worth remembering that these seasonal changes to your home can bring with them many hazards.
Small things such as testing your smoke alarm, checking your recipe and taking metal cases off mince pies can all be prove important in preventing accidents.
Weston Super Mare fire station’s Green Watch got involved in creating this safety video, with Station Manager Anna James saying: “We’re here every single day of the year to help keep you safe, but there are simple steps you can take to help reduce your risk and make Christmas safer for everyone.”
How can you stay safe at home?
Decorate to your heart's content – but don’t decorate your smoke alarm. Leave it uncovered, and check it works before you start cooking. AF&RS recommend testing your alarm once per week.
Whether you’re a nutrition novice or an eggnog expert, don’t leave your feast to chance. Make sure you know what you’re doing. Find a recipe, ask for help or use the internet to check your method.
Give your dinner your full attention, even whilst you’re cooking it! Keep distractions to a minimum, and ask for help if you need it.
Leave sparkling to your decorations and keep metal out of the microwave.
Nikki Rice, Prevention Manager at AF&RS said: “This video is a great example of our crews coming together to share vital safety messaging. We all need to play our part in preventing accidents, and work together to make this a very Merry Christmas.”
The video was produced last year at Weston Super Mare fire station, with the help of Green Watch.