Most people spend a large amount of time in their homes.

While many people head out into the world for work every day, many individuals are working and running businesses right out of their home.

With this in mind we compiled a short list of helpful tips and suggestions which will help you to stay safe over the holidays and create a home environment which is just as safe as your workplace.

- Keep stairways and hallways clutter free

- Install bright lights on porches, stairways and landings

- Install handrails on all stairways

- Install adhesive strips or decals on the floors of bathtubs or showers

- Install smoke alarms/detectors on every floor of your home and frequently test them

- Never burn candles unattended and always place in a fire-proof container

- Consider using an artificial Christmas tree in place of a real tree

- Hand hygiene - Wash hands not once but twice, since the vast majority of infections are spread through the hands

- Provide adequate task lighting for activities such as cooking, sewing, reading, etc.

- Provide good ventilation throughout the home, especially in kitchens and baths to reduce contaminates

If you do all of these things, your home will be much safer for both you, your family and all of your guests over the holiday seasons!

Tags: Adhesive Strips, Artificial Christmas Tree, Candles, Home Safety, How To Advice, Hygiene, Porch Lighting, Smoke Alarms, Tips & Tricks, Ventilation

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