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Decorate safely

Decorate with safety in mind - lights

Decorate with safety in mind
  • Fairy lights, Christmas tree lights, multiple sets of lights and other kinds of decorative lights get used less often than your everyday lights, and they need more care.
  • Check the fuses are the right type - see the box for the maximum size of fuse you should use.
  • If bulbs blow, replace them.
  • Don't leave fairy lights on when you go out or when you go to sleep.
  • Don't let the bulbs touch anything that can burn easily, like paper.
  • Don't overload sockets.
 

Top tip

  • Unplug fairy lights.
 

Decorate with safety in mind - decorations

Decorate with safety in mind
  • Decorations made of light tissue paper or cardboard burn easily.
  • Don't attach decorations to lights or heaters.
  • Don't put decorations immediately above or around the fireplace.
  • Keep decorations away from candles.