Candle With Care

Candles are very much a part of our holiday traditions. They create a festive mood and a warm inviting atmosphere. Left unattended or put in the wrong place however, they can quickly become a potentially dangerous hazard. This year, if candles are part of your holiday, make sure you enjoy them with safety in mind.

• Never leave burning candles unattended.
• Extinguish all candles before going to sleep or leaving the room.
• Do not permit children to keep or use candles or incense in their rooms.
• Candles should only be used when a sober adult is present and awake.
• Never use lighted candles on or near a decorated tree or other evergreens.
• Keep candles at least one metre away from anything that can burn, including curtains, other decorations and wrapping paper.
• Always use stable, nonflammable candle holders.
• Place candles where they will not be knocked down or blown over and out of reach of pets and young children.
• Always keep burning candles up high, out of the reach of children.
• If you have children in your home, store candles, matches and lighters out of their sight and reach.

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