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Christmas

Volume 469: debated on Tuesday 11 December 2007

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what health and safety advice is issued to his Department’s agencies on Christmas decorations. (171846)

The Department for Work and Pensions provides sensible and simple guidance for staff about the potential hazards associated with the use of Christmas decorations in buildings.

This provides practical advice on how to reduce the risk of injury from slips, trips and falls by avoiding trailing wires and not standing on furniture when hanging decorations, and advice that all Christmas lights should be properly tested and checked before use.