Risk Management Magazine

Decorating the home for the holiday season is a great tradition. Don’t forget, however, an essential part of stringing the lights and putting up the Christmas tree is keeping an eye on electrical safety.

As the Christmas season approaches, many of us are decorating our homes, finalizing our wish lists and planning big meals. During this exciting time, however, we must not forget the holidays also bring an increased risk of home fires.

Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season.