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Before installing electrical lighting or decorations, be sure to inspect all connections, wiring insulation, sockets, and bulbs to insure there is no bare or exposed wire, cracked or broken sockets or bulbs, loose connections, or frayed or loose insulation. If you see any of these conditions, immediately discard and replace with new, undamaged items. If they appear old (even if not cracked or broken), discard them as well and purchase strength shoes new ones. Holiday lighting and decorations aren’t designed strength shoes to last more than a few years at the most, and can become strength shoes serious shock and fire hazards, not to be overlooked. strength shoes If lights or decorations are going to be used outdoors, be sure they are designated strength shoes for outdoor use, and always use a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) which are inexpensive and easy to use along with your decorations.
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Use only fiberglass or wooden ladders when working with wiring or holiday lights and decorations as aluminum ladders can conduct electricity leading to risk of shock. When preparing to climbing ladders or walk on the roof of your home, always wear proper, close fitting clothing and appropriate shoes. Never wear loose fitting items or jewelry, flip-flops, sandals, or high heels. And even though the holidays are in the winter in the US, never climb ladders or install lighting or decorations, or attempt to climb on a roof in dangerous or in climate weather (rain, ice, etc.), or without proper lighting.
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