Beware curse of Christmas, safety bosses warn

FORGET dodgy socks: the most unwelcome presents come in the form of scalding turkey trays, bickering relatives and piercing Christmas trees during what is the most dangerous time of the year.

This is according to the top 10 tips on a seasonal list compiled by the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO).

NISO health and safety executive Mary Darlington said the same injuries occur every single year and its research suggests most are avoidable.