The time of year many of us are decorating for the holiday! It’s important to always ensure that is being done safely, so here are the 12 days of safety:

1. Don’t stand on a chair to decorate. Use a ladder.
2. Never hang decorations from fire sprinklers.
3. Decorations should be 18 inches below or away from fire sprinklers.
4. Ensure all electrical items are nationally certified.
5. Inspect all cords for damages before use.
6. Avoid overloading outlets.
7. Never try to make a 3-prong plug fit a two-prong outlet.
8. Turn off all decorations before leaving work.
9. Don’t place cords in high-traffic areas.
10. Don’t connect power strips to other power strips.
11. Never nail or staple cords to walls or other items.
12. Don’t place cords on walls or ceilings.

Source: OSU