Domestic accidents are the cause of 11 million injuries and 20,000 deaths each year.  

Winter, and in particular the holiday season, such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve, are particularly risky periods: fires, poisoning, injuries, etc. 

As an example, find HERE an impressive video of a Xmas tree burning in less than a minute because of an electrical problem on a fairy light decoration.  

If you want to know more about electrical and fire safety at Christmas, click HERE to learn a few tips from your dedicated HSE team.