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Newsletter

December 2016

H a v e aH a v e a

a n d a n d

C h r i s t m a s f r o mC h r i s t m a s f r o m

t o Y o u r s .t o Y o u r s .

Holiday travel is predicted to reach record high this year.

AAA recently announced that an estimated 103 million people plan to travel for the

holidays, as more Americans hit the road or take to the skies. According to AAA’s annual

survey, 93.6 million people will drive, up 1.5% over last year. Air travel is projected to

climb 2.5%.

More drivers on the road could mean more stalled cars, accidents and other incidents.

AAA expects to rescue more than 980,000 motorists between Friday Dec. 23 and

Monday, Jan. 2, most commonly due to flat tires and lockouts. Travelers should be sure

to take precautions before leaving, including getting their vehicles checked out at a

repair shop. For drivers braving winter weather, AAA suggests keeping tools like a

flashlight, ice scraper, jumper cables and extra warm clothing in your vehicles. Travelers

should also be sure to get plenty of rest if they are driving — one recent AAA

study found drivers who sleep only five or six hours a night are twice as likely to crash as

drivers who get seven or more hours of sleep.

Safe Travels!

2016 ACES Star

Winners

Valero St. Charles Quarter 1

Valero St. Charles Quarter 2

UP Main Office Quarter 3

One more week to turn in your safety hazard observations for 2016!

One winner will be selected at random to win the

2016 Annual $1,000 award.

Top Top 55

ContendersContenders

Valero St. CharlesValero St. Charles..........................275..........................275

UP Main OfficeUP Main Office..............................175..............................175

BASF Geismar................................169BASF Geismar................................169

Chevron Oronite............................91Chevron Oronite............................91

Motiva Convent.............................71Motiva Convent.............................71

Total Observations Year to DateTotal Observations Year to Date

Source: EHS Today

5 Fire Hazards to Avoid this Holiday Season

There are about 128,700 fires each December,

most of which are holiday-related. More than 230

fires are caused by Christmas trees. Those tree

fires on average cause six civilian deaths, 22

civilian injuries and $18.3 million in property

damage.

Christmas Trees

Place trees at least three feet away from heat sources.

Avoid over-decorating the tree.

Never put a lit candle on a Christmas tree.

Always unplug tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

If using a real tree, throw it away when it becomes dry.

Lighting

Inspect all lighting – indoor and outdoor – before plugging it in.

Follow the lighting instructions on the number of strands to connect.

Never leave lights on when no one is home.

Never leave a lit candle unattended.

Keep lit candles away from flammable decorations.

Check for fraying wires or other damage on electrical decoration wiring.

Cooking

Don't leave any cooking projects unattended.

Keep a close eye on any open flames.

Keep any cloth or other flammable materials away from the stove or oven.

Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen in case of a fire.

Decorations

Keep decorations away from plugs and other heat sources.

Move stockings or any other decorations before starting a fire.

Be especially careful when using a fireplace.