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If you’re planning to decorate your home or Christmas tree
with lights, here are a few simple tips you should follow to keep
yourself, and your family and friends, Always Safe.
Below are our Always Safe at Christmas tips to help light your Christmas safely or you can click here to download our Always Safe with Christmas Lights brochure for more information.
Our top Always Safe at Christmas tips
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Ensure you have a safety switch installed in your switchboard, or use a portable safety switch for all festive lighting. |
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Ensure the lights are suitable for their specific use, either indoor or outdoor and always read instructions before use. |
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Purchase festive lighting that meets Australian standards. |
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Use power boards fitted with overload protection, not double adapters and don't piggy back plugs if installing multiple sets of lights. |
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Turn off festive lighting when going out, going to bed, replacing light bulbs or when it's raining. |
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Use only ready-made cords or have them made by a licensed electrician. |
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Supervise children around festive lights at all times. |
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Don’t attempt to do your own electrical
work. Always have a licensed electrical contractor do any electrical
work. |
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Always look up for overhead powerlines
- keep yourself and your lights well clear and at least 3m away.
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After Christmas, pack and store festive lighting in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. |
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