| Show Reduce Holiday Hazards The holiday season is a time for fellowship and But they bring on extra accident Since are accidents in December than any Other extra caution should be used during this time to prevent noted Melvin S. Area FEWER more more drinking and severe weather conditions at this time will contribute to more traffic To reduce the hazard Be sure your car is m good mechanical stay alert for the expected and the be particularly careful for pedestrians with i and don't drive if you TAKE PRECAUTIONS to avoid house keep the tree don't use light with frayed maintain the heating and electrical systems to reduce fire and shock Don't risk accidents with select toys that are free of sharp with non-toxic Avoid toys with loose parts and instruct the children when using specialized toys before trusting them alone with AVOID keep steps free of ice and sturdy go carefully when carrying bulky or heavy keep stairs and traffic ways clear and wipe up spills and tracked in also wear shoes that give good support and are skid PLANTS SUCH as holly and bubbling tree lights that contain chloride which is poisonous if finger and oil and water paints that may contain THOUGH most of the items mentioned are safe enough when used as they can be a serious Great care should be taken with small children who may be attracted to berries on plants or liquids left where they have access to |
