For more than 115 years, Underwriters Laboratories® has been a leader in product safety. You’ve seen their UL Mark on lots of household items indicating they have passed the UL rigorous safety tests. UL now has an informative website (http://www.safetyathome.com/) with tons of helpful articles and tips for the home, environment, community, and holidays. Here’s a sample:
Four safety tips about holiday lights:
1. When you unpack your holiday lights, make sure that none are broken. In fact, inspect all of your electric lights and decorations for damage or wear. Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires and loose connections may pose a fire or shock hazard.
2. The new trend in lights is LED. The bloggers at Blissfully Domestic (http://bit.ly/7QJTFG) have a recycling tip for those who are in need of new lights this year.
3. Do not connect more than three miniature light strings together. Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords, and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage.
4. Look for the UL Mark on the package of lights before you buy them. If you already have lights, the mark may be found on the tag located next to the plug. The information on that tag will tell you whether your lights are suitable to use outdoors.
May your holiday decorating be safe and bright!
Source (reprinted with permission) Safety at Home: http://bit.ly/7SfCxx
Enter the “Safe and Bright Holiday Contest” for your chance to win $10,000!!
Four safety tips about holiday lights:
1. When you unpack your holiday lights, make sure that none are broken. In fact, inspect all of your electric lights and decorations for damage or wear. Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires and loose connections may pose a fire or shock hazard.
2. The new trend in lights is LED. The bloggers at Blissfully Domestic (http://bit.ly/7QJTFG) have a recycling tip for those who are in need of new lights this year.
3. Do not connect more than three miniature light strings together. Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords, and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage.
4. Look for the UL Mark on the package of lights before you buy them. If you already have lights, the mark may be found on the tag located next to the plug. The information on that tag will tell you whether your lights are suitable to use outdoors.
May your holiday decorating be safe and bright!
Source (reprinted with permission) Safety at Home: http://bit.ly/7SfCxx
Enter the “Safe and Bright Holiday Contest” for your chance to win $10,000!!
Share your family’s brightest holiday moments with stories, pictures, and/or videos. For more info go to: http://safetyathome.com/contest/
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