How to be safer with fireworks

Fireworks are never totally safe to use, but if we are wise and use sensible guidlines, the safety mark increases.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• adult supervision
• children over 12
• list of safety tips

1. 
    

   Using common sense is really an important factor in fireworks safety. Think about what could go wrong before it does. This time, anticipating the bad may be a good thing.

2. 
    

   Sparklers: They seem inocent enough, but can be dangerous. Never use inside. All fireworks are for outside!

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   Children need to be supervised when using any fireworks. Adults need to take the lead, and let the kids enjoy from a safe distance.

4. 
    

   Being intoxicated and fireworks don't mix. Impaired judgement, from any source, can lead to disaster.

5. 
    

   Don't try to make the fireworks "badder" than they are by altering them.

Tips & Warnings

• The National Council on Fireworks Safety has a website which I am including. They give safety tips and activities to make using fireworks a safer and more fun experience.

Resources

• National Council on Fireworks Safety