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6 Must-Know Tips for Employee Safety During the Holidays
A quick guide to preventing holiday hazards like electrical fires, trip-and-fall accidents, and foodborne illness in the workplace.
Before the holidays, inspect lights, decorations, and extension cords for damage, and avoid overloading outlets to prevent overheating or fires. Place cords in low-traffic areas or under furniture to reduce fall risks, and keep hot foods at 140 degrees and cold foods at 40 degrees to prevent foodborne illness.
Overview
Perform your due diligence and check lights, decorations and extension cords for damage before use.
Electrical devices should not crow outlets; this can cause overheating and fires.
Place extension cords in low traffic areas or under furniture to prevent falls.
Keep hot foods hot (140*) and cold food cold (40*)
Frequently asked
Why should I check holiday lights and cords before use?
Checking lights, decorations, and extension cords for damage ahead of time is part of due diligence to prevent hazards like electrical fires before they occur.
How can overloaded outlets cause safety issues?
Electrical devices should not crowd outlets, since doing so can cause overheating, which increases the risk of electrical fires during holiday decorating.
What food temperatures should be maintained during holiday gatherings?
To keep food safe, hot foods should be kept at 140 degrees and cold foods should be kept at 40 degrees, helping prevent foodborne illness.
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