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Don’t Drink and Drive!Don’t Drink and Drive! The 3 most critical skills necessary for good
safe driving are: Judgment, Vision, Reaction Alcohol impairs… Impairment may occur well before reaching the
illegal blood alcohol limit Alcohol may have a different effect each time
the driver drinks depending on: If/when food is consumed Metabolism Mood/level of fatigue, etc…
Drunk Driving FactsDrunk Driving Facts
Since the mid- 1990’s 17,000 North Americans
killed 700,000+ injured
Average day’s toll 46 die/40% of traffic
fatalities
Greatest single cause of death for those ages 6-33
3 out of 10 North Americans may be involved in an alcohol-related crash Nearly 80% killed not wearing seatbelts Yearly cost > 50 billion Over 1.5M arrested 50% of traffic fatalities during the holidays were alcohol related
Holiday Parties and AlcoholHoliday Parties and Alcohol
Encourage a focus on fun activities, not alcohol
Prepare plenty of foods Offer a variety of non-
alcoholic beverages Use a “key basket” to collect
keys when guests arrive Know guests condition
before returning the keys when they depart
Don’t let guests mix their own drinks – use a reliable bartender Stop serving alcohol at least one hour before the party ends Ensure designated drivers and alternative transportation is available or plan for houseguests
Holiday TravelHoliday Travel
Plan your trip with scheduled rest stops and activities for small children
Leave an itinerary with a friend so someone knows where you are
Don’t overload your vehicle or obstruct your view with packages
Avoid a heavy meal before leaving on a trip to prevent sleepiness.
Holiday TravelHoliday Travel
Get a good night’s sleep before starting on the road Follow other vehicles at a safe distance If traveling in winter weather, carry emergency equipment
such as first aid kit, blankets, compass, flashlight, flares, etc.
Christmas Tree SafetyChristmas Tree Safety
Consider an artificial tree A real tree should not
lose it needles when tapped on the ground
Cut 1” off the truck to help the tree absorb water
Tree stand should hold at least 1 gal. of water
Christmas Tree SafetyChristmas Tree Safety
A 6 foot tree will use 1 gal. of water every 2 days
Mix a chemical preservative with the water
Check water level every day
Christmas Tree SafetyChristmas Tree Safety
Keep the tree away from floor heaters, fire places, or other heat sources
Use only CSA-approved lights, and no more than 3 strands linked together
Christmas LightsChristmas Lights
Use only outdoor lights outside your home
Examine light strings each year, discard worn ones
Fasten the bulbs securely and point the sockets down to avoid moisture build up
Christmas LightsChristmas Lights
Connect no more than 3 strands together
Never use indoor extension cords outside
Avoid overloading wall outlets and extension cords
Never run cords under rugs or carpets
Home SafetyHome Safety
Install a smoke detector or new batteries in the one(s) you have and TEST it.
Dispose of fireplace ashes into a metal container until cold
Home SafetyHome Safety
After parties, check around and under sofa and chair cushions for smoldering cigarettes [provide lots of ash trays]
Install at least one carbon monoxide detector in your home
Home SafetyHome Safety
Have an operable fire extinguisher readily available.
Clean the oven and stove prior to the holiday. Often the extra load on these appliances cause a fire due to high use and grease build up
Home SafetyHome Safety
Keep kitchen clutter away from stove and oven
Avoid loose, flammable clothing. Clothing often catches fire around candles, matches, fireplaces and stoves