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.
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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 Ligniting.
- 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:
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- 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 4TH,
CASSIE @ CASSANDRA’S FLORALS
Sources: http://fireworksafety.com