TO:                 Case Faculty, Staff and Students

 

RE:                   Holiday Safety Reminders

 

FROM:            Your friends at the Department of Occupational and Environmental   

                        Safety

 

If decorating for the holidays, please do so with safety in mind:

           

      Do NOT use any candles or any open flame.

 

      Do NOT place lights or other electrical equipment on or under trees.  Use indirect lighting.

 

      Do NOT block or expose any means of egress:  doorways, hallways, corridors, stairways, etc. with decorations. 

 

      Do NOT create “trip” hazards.

 

      Do NOT place lights or other electrical devices on metallic trees or decorations.

 

      Do NOT place decorations so as to hinder access to, or operation of safety equipment (fires extinguishers, fire hoses, pull boxes, alarms, smoke or heat detectors.

 

      Do NOT leave lights or other electrical equipment unattended.

 

      Inspect lights and electrical equipment including extension cords prior to use.  Do NOT use anything that is not approved, is defective, or is questionable.

 

      If using live/fresh cut trees, be sure to keep it watered.  Note:  The use of any natural tree above 10 feet in height requires prior approval of the Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

      Check displays periodically during use to ensure safety.

 

If you have any questions regarding the use of holiday decorations or equipment, call 368-2907.

 

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday!!