Deck the Halls Safely this Holiday Season

Decking the halls is a great way to bring family and friends together to celebrate the season. But many holiday decorating traditions, like trimming the tree and hanging colorful lights, also increase the risk of home injuries. This year, the Home Safety Council is urging families to brush-up on a few key safety practices before reaching to hang the holly and mistletoe. Follow HSC’s safety tips to help keep your loved ones safe at home while decorating for the most wonderful time of the year!

Visit MySafeHome.org

HSC has created a first-of-its-kind online tool to help people find and fix the leading causes of accidents in the home. MySafeHome.org allows you to tour a virtual home, room-by-room, learning about the leading causes of serious home injuries. State-of-the-art digital animation will show you the major risk areas, indoors and out, and let you know exactly what to do to keep your loved ones safe.

Room-by-Room Safety: Visit the Living Room

Holiday décor is a festive backdrop to the joy that comes from gathering the whole family together to celebrate. But don’t let decorating-related injury spoil your family’s holiday cheer. Before getting caught-up in the hustle and bustle of the season, click here and visit the living room to review safety tips to help prevent injuries from interrupting your family’s holiday celebration.

Home Safety Tips

Use the following Home Safety Council resources and tips to ensure that you and your family are safe while decorating for the holidays.

• Trim the Tree Safely
• Ladder Safety
• Holiday Lights
• Fire Prevention
• Prepare your Home for Guests