Holiday Safety Tips to Share with Employees
As the holiday season approaches, the potential for accidents, injuries and other mishaps increases. Help make the holidays a time of joy for your employees and ensure a safe return to work with the following tips:
- If selecting a live Christmas tree be sure it is fresh. Dry trees can be a potential fire hazard.
- Keep trees, both live and artificial, away from heat sources such as ducts and fireplaces.
- Examine lights before hanging. Inspect before placing and always unplug before leaving the house or going to bed.
- Candles should never be left unattended. Make sure candles are in holder that will not tip.
- When preparing holiday meals, always remember: keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Keep food, utensils and preparation surfaces clean.
- Never drink and drive or allow guests to leave while intoxicated.
- If traveling over the holidays, pre-plan the trip allowing for scheduled rest stops. Have basic emergency equipment handy such as a first-aid kit, flashlight, spar tire, flares, etc.
Learn how to effectively minimize holiday stress with these Top 10 Stress Busters:
- Avoid excess food, alcohol and caffeine.
- Take time to nurture yourself with a brisk walk outdoors, your favorite music, a warm bath and a good book.
- Surprise an old friend with a phone call instead of a card.
- Appreciate the simple pleasures of the season: snowflakes falling, a child's expression of wonder, candlelight, a hot cup of cocoa.
- Forget the "shoulds" and make commitments to do only those things you and your family really want to do.
- Practice seeing the humor in all of your holiday challenges.
- Plan a special event for you and your family in the New Year to help beat the post-holiday blues.
- Spend within you budget, and avoid January's financial hangover.
- Remember that each year presents opportunities for remaking old and adding new traditions to your family's celebrations.
- Embrace a positive attitude of gratitude for all your blessings.