Fireworks Safety Starts with Common Sense

Fireworks Safety Starts with Common Sense

While we all luv to have a good time & think it will never happen to me, keep in mind that about 8,500 to 9,000 people on average yearly get injuries from misuse of Fireworks.  Don’t become a Statistic..Follow these simple Safety Steps to insure a happy holiday for all.

Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.

Using common sense will keep Spectators ALIVE & INJURY FREE

·         You should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.

·         Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.

·         Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks.

• Parents should not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.

• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.

• Always have water ready if you are shooting fireworks.

• Know your fireworks. Read the caution label before igniting.

• Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.

• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."

• Wear safety glasses whenever using fireworks.

• Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.

• Soak spent fireworks with water before placing them in an outdoor garbage can.

• Avoid using homemade fireworks or illegal explosives: They can kill you!

• Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department

And note these special safety tips, if using sparklers:

•  . Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.

·         Always remain standing while using sparklers

• Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.

• Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.

• Never throw sparklers.

• Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop

spent sparklers in a bucket of water.

• Teach children not to wave sparklers, or run, while holding sparklers.

HAVE A SAFE & INJURY FREE 4^TH,

Sources: http://fireworksafety.com/