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The holiday season is known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk driving. The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Traffic Safety Marketing offers a variety of advertising-marketing, branding and event planning tools that can be customized to meet local, regional and statewide enforcement and prevention efforts. Materials for pre-holiday (Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving) and holiday (Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over) seasons are available online. The 2022 Holiday Season National Enforcement Mobilization will run from December 14, 2022 through January 1, 2023.
December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. The month provides an opportunity to reinforce the importance of food safety both in the service industry and at home, as we prepare food for family holiday dinners and other celebrations. Several online resources are available from various agencies, such as:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a variety of holiday-related safety resources, such as:
The National Safety Council (NSC) also has community and family safety resources online. Topics of seasonal interest include:
During the holiday season, home electrical systems are used extensively and often to their maximum output. Online resources to avoid common electrical hazards, prevent electrical shocks, and avoid electrical fires include:
Cozy fireplaces, decorations and illuminated holiday trees go part and parcel with the holiday season but can create potential safety risks. The following resources will help ensure fire and heat safety for your home:
Wood-burning fireplace and stove ash can remain active and capable of igniting a fire for up to a week, contributing to fires due to improper storage and disposal. Always dispose of wood burning appliance ash in a purpose-built "UL/FM-Approved" double-bottomed steel ash bucket/container with a tight-fitting lid. Always store ash outside clear of buildings, structures, and combustibles until they can be safely disposed of. Learn more:
Finally, as we move beyond Thanksgiving, don't let your kitchen and home fire safety guard down. Deep-fried holiday turkey remains popular throughout December. Fire safety professionals remind us to never deep-fry turkeys inside structures - including garages - or on combustible decks, porches, or other surfaces. The NFPA strongly discourages the use of turkey fryers, period! For more safety tips and safe cooking reminders, visit:
We will be moving into the post-holiday season and into the heart of the frigid days of our Wisconsin winter months. Frostbite and cold weather recreational safety measures are a must to combat potential hypothermia. Also, during the first quarter employers often focus on refreshing their workplace regulatory training to comply with local and U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. More to follow as we enter the New Year.
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