Archive

Holiday Safety: Tip No. 17

Dec. 23, 1999

Keep the home fires burning safely this holiday with these helpful tips.

There is nothing more appealing on a cold winter's night than a blazing fireplace and the warm glow of candles. Burning the Yule log on the hearth gives a sense of winter warmth and holiday cheer.

To keep the home fires burning safely, follow these safety tips from the Branford Fire Department, Branford, Ontario.

Do not burn gift wrappings, boxes, cartons or other types of packing material in a fireplace. They burn too rapidly and generate far too much heat for that type of structure.
Remove your Christmas stockings from the fireplace mantel when the fireplace is in use.
Always use a screen in front of the fireplace to protect against flying sparks.
Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to start a fire.
Use only seasoned and dried wood. Do not use pressure treated wood.
Clean ashes regularly. Place the ashes in a metal container and store outside away from combustible or flammable materials.

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EHS Today Staff

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Dave Blanchard, Editor-in-Chief: During his career Dave has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance. In addition, he serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference. With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2021), which has been translated into several languages and is currently in its third edition. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at major trade shows and conferences, and has won numerous awards for writing and editing. He is a voting member of the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Adrienne Selko, Senior Editor: In addition to her roles with EHS Today and the Safety Leadership Conference, Adrienne is also a senior editor at IndustryWeek and has written about many topics, with her current focus on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics. Previously she was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.

Nicole Stempak, Managing Editor: Nicole Stempak is managing editor of EHS Today and conference content manager of the Safety Leadership Conference.