Decorating with lights can be one of the most joyous parts of the holiday season. To help customers celebrate safely, OG&E has listed their Top 5 Holiday Electrical Safety Tips.
• Check your lights for frayed cords, cracked sockets or damaged bulbs.
• Don't overload circuits, outlets or extension cords. Purchase extension cords that have a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) built into them.
• Avoid using a metal ladder when hanging holiday lights. When stringing outdoor lights, use a dry wooden or fiberglass ladder and stay away from overhead power lines.
• Don't use metal nails, tacks or staples to hang lights. Use insulated clip hangers instead.
• Use lights with the “UL” safety label. Use only indoor and outdoor lights that have the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) safety-approved label.
• Be sure to only use outdoor- rated extensions cords and lights when decorating outside.
You can find more ways to stay safe this holiday season at oge.com/safetytips.