As we go into the holiday season, have you taken the right precautions and safety measures to keep yourself & loved ones safe? Attached is our guide to ensuring you have a safe & enjoyable holiday season. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Training Facilitator:
PREPARED & PRESENTED BY:
SUNDAY EDAFE
HOLIDAY SAFETY & SECURITY

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MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

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PREAMBLES
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The Holiday season is a time to celebrate family,
friends and give thanks for our good fortunes.
Unfortunately, the Holidays can also be a time
when mishaps occur. Hopefully this presentation
will remind you of the precautions we can all take
to have a safe and happy Holiday season.

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PREAMBLES
 With the holiday season here, Criminals target
individuals they perceived as easy target not aware
of what is going on around them.
 This is the time to develop and practice your
situational awareness and review the following
guidance to enhance your personal security and
safety tip.
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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
 Maintain a heightened level of situational and security
awareness
 Be observant and report any suspicious behavior
 If there is a security concern, leave the area as quickly
and safely as possible, when in doubt, leave
 Maintain a rough plan of how you can quickly exit any
area should the need arise, consider options and
identify the safe areas.
 Familiarize yourself with your locations and develop a
sense of safety and security awareness of the area.
 Avoid separating fight for people you don’t know or met
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HOME SAFETY
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HOLIDAY SAFETY – AT HOME
 Ensure the outside of your home is well lit and all
exterior windows and doors are locked
 Try not to display gifts/ valuable items that visible
from windows
 Don’t advertise your expensive new goods/ items
and gift received by leaving boxes at open trash
collections
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 Holiday Home Decorations:
 Always inspect cords for fraying and loose
connections.
 Do not use indoor extension cords outside.
 Use grounded extension cords.
 Use ladder to climb to reach desired heights
 Do not leave real candles unattended.
 Unplug your decorations/lights when you go to
bed.
 Keep fire extinguisher handy.
 Avoid Poisonous decorative plants:
 Keep decorations out of the reach of small
children.
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HOLIDAY SAFETY – AT HOME

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 Holiday Cooking
 Turn handles on pots and pans inward on stove.
 Do not leave cooking unattended.
 Do not leave foods that require refrigeration out too long (spoiled
foods).
 Keep food, utensils, preparation surfaces and hands clean
 Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold
 Keep fire Extinguisher and fire blankets at close range
HOLIDAY SAFETY – AT HOME

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HOLIDAY PARTIES AND ALCOHOL
 Don’t drink alcohol in excess of one per hour
 1 beer = 1 shot of whiskey = 1 glass of wine
 Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach
 Feel free to refuse alcohol regardless of pressure or
encouragement to drink
 Don’t drink alcohol if you are pregnant or are using medication
 If at a public setting, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DRINKS
UNATTENDED!
 NEVER DRINK ALCOHOL AND DRIVE
+ = TROUBLE

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CHILDREN SAFETY AT HOME
 TOY BUYING SAFETY
 Select Toys to suit age, abilities, skills & the child’s interest.
 For infants & toddlers, avoid toys with small parts (choking).
 Don’t buy electric toys with heating elements for children under 8.
 Read the label and use the age guidelines for that toy.
 Look for sturdy construction and tightly secured small parts.
 Discard plastic wrappings immediately (suffocation hazard).
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CHILDREN SAFETY – PUBLIC PLACES
 Advice children to stay close to you at all time
especially in public places- share password
 Never permit unaccompanied trips to the rest room
or vehicle
 Teach children to go to a store clerk/ receptionist
for assistance if they are separated from you
 Ensure children know their full names, address and
telephone number of parents – Password
 Ensure children understand the need to inform your
if a stranger approaches them – password
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TRAVEL
 Do not post on social media your intentions to travel
 If travelling, ensure your home has the appearance of
being occupied
 Ensure trusted neighbors are aware you are away
 Expect increased security at the airports/ public motor
parks.
 Don’t leave bags unattended or carry one for
strangers.
 Keep your luggage at eye reach or close range and
watch over them always.
 Wear loose fitting natural fiber clothes, avoid
synthetics.
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WHILE ON THE ROAD
 Drive even more defensively during this time of the year
 When possible, travel with others and avoid congested
areas
 While driving keep doors and windows locked
 Ensure your vehicle is in proper working condition
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SHOPPING SAFETY
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 Invite a friend to shop with you
 Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason
 Avoid display of expensive jewellery
 Ask your neighbours to watch your home while you’re away
 Lock doors and windows before leaving home
 Ladies – secure handbag close to body
 Men – keep wallet in inside coat pocket or front pants pocket
 Carry your house keys and car keys separate
 Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings
 Don’t carry cash – pay with credit card or debit card
 When exiting stores, do not walk alone
 If shopping with your children, don’t leave them alone or give
them pass word

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FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
 Choose an ATM located in a bank, mall or a well-lit
location
 Protect your PIN
 Do not throw away your receipts at ATM locations
 Immediately put money away prior to departing
 When shopping try to pay with credit cards as much
as you can
 Avoid carrying large amount of cash
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HOLIDAY STRESS RELEIVERS
 To avoid stress:
 Don’t blow your budget
 Budget your time as well as your money
 Start planning your gift/ expenses list early
 Spend within your budget limit
 Don’t try to do everything yourself
 Make some fun plans for January when the post holiday
blues set in

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HOLIDAY SAFETY
 Have a happy holiday and
joyous New Year

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THANK YOU