With July 4th right around the corner, now is a great time to refresh your fireworks safety knowledge.
Here’s some fireworks safety tips to keep your family safe and focused on having fun.
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Always supervise children, including when using sparklers.
- Avoid purchasing fireworks that are packaged in brown paper as this is often a sign the devices are made for professional displays.
- Light fireworks one at a time.
- Don’t place any part of your body directly over a firework device.
- Keep a bucket of water, garden hose or fire extinguisher nearby.
- Never shoot fireworks off in metal or glass containers.
- Don’t try to re-light or pick up fireworks that haven’t ignited fully.
- Wear hearing protection when participating in firework activities.
- Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Check out the HSI Emergency Care blog for more fireworks safety information.
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