Safety Doesn’t Have to Get Spooky at Halloween
It only takes a few smart decisions, especially with decorations, candles and costumes, and awareness not to be haunted by electrical and fire dangers.
October 20, 2014
This battery-operated candle, which flickers, smells and looks like the real thing, is surrounded by a strand of lights that should always be inspected for damage before they’re used.
Battery-operated candles would greatly diminish the 56 percent of home candle fires that result from combustible materials being too close to burning candles.
Light strands, which can become frayed because of age or heavy usage, should be discarded when it happens because they are an electrical and fire hazard.
Topics: Safety
