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Deck the Halls…safely! Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees over 30 inches in height have always been designated as a potential fire concern. Overloaded electrical outlets and faulty wires are the most common cause of holiday fires. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (USPSC) investigates artificial Christmas trees closely to make sure they are flame retardant and can resist flames for a certain period of time. The trees must also:
Pass electrical and wire safety checks;
Contain certain levels polyvinyl chloride (PVC);
Pass lead level safety inspections.
Project Description
Pineros, the Spanish word for treeplanters or pineworkers, is a project that uses the Christmas tree tradition to honor and create curiosity about the people who care for and harvests Christmas trees. By way of a gift, a handblown glass ornament with a treeworker’s name, families in Portland, Oregon are invited to honor these workers by hanging the ornament on their tree, and effectively integrating this person into their family traditions
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