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Christmas Lights Safety Tips
Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use.
Annually inspect each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections, and throw out damaged sets.
Always replace burned-out bulbs promptly with the same wattage bulbs.
Check lights before climbing ladders, step stools or working at heights (roofs).
Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord.
Make sure the extension cord is rated for the intended use.
Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage.
Stay away from power or feeder lines leading from utility poles.
Turn off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the house.
- Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use.
- Annually inspect each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections, and throw out damaged sets.
- Always replace burned-out bulbs promptly with the same wattage bulbs.
- Check lights before climbing ladders, step stools or working at heights (roofs).
- Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord.
- Make sure the extension cord is rated for the intended use.
- Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
- Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
- Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage.
- Stay away from power or feeder lines leading from utility poles.
- Turn off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the house.
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