- Examine your Christmas decors especially your Christmas lights and lanterns.
- Make sure that these were inspected by the Department of Trade and Industry.
- Put up your Christmas tree and decorations away from curtains and other combustible materials.
- Avoid leaving Christmas lights turned on overnight to avoid fire or overheating.
- Avoid octopus lines to minimize overloading of electrical system.
- Never place appliance cords or extension cords under a carpet.
- Do not leave infants or children alone in places where they are in danger of falling or near electrical outlets or gadgets and candles.
- Always position appliances (TV, computer, sound system, heating appliances, etc.) in a spacious area to prevent overheating.
- Repair faulty functioning appliances.
- Use appliances at a specified voltage only.
- Unplug appliances by grasping the plug, not by yanking the cord, when not in use and when leaving the house.
