How to Practice Firework Safety

With the Fourth of July around the corner, June has become known as Fireworks Safety Month. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks cause over 8,000 injuries a year. Men are more likely injured by fireworks than women and over 2,000 of the cases are in children under 15 years of age. Let's use this month to practice and teach fireworks safety.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adult
• Proper Fireworks

1. Only use fireworks outdoors. They are all highly flammable and should never be lit indoors.

2. Only use the fireworks as they are intended. Never try to alter them or combine different types.

3. Never relight a "DUD" firework. Allow it to sit for 20 minutes, then soak it in a bucket of water. Afterwards, discard the firework.

4. Have a water hose or bucket of water handy for emergencies.

5. Obey local and state laws. Only use the fireworks allowed in designated areas.

6. Spectators should keep a safe distance from anyone shooting fireworks. Only allow adults to light fireworks. Children under 12 should not use sparklers.

7. Do not use alcohol while lighting fireworks.

8. Do not use homemade fireworks or explosives.

Tips & Warnings

• Follow common sense when around fireworks.
• Get medical attention if anyone is burned or injured.

[tracysmith159]

on 5/27/2009 Good Article on keeping safe with firework.

[Lancec]

on 5/26/2009 Great tips! Homemade fireworks can be pretty dangerous!

[dougwhitaker13]

on 5/25/2009 Very good article! *****

[godfather25]

on 5/25/2009 Great article on fire safety.

[xopinkdiamondz]

on 5/25/2009 It's very important to be safe, and fireworks can be dangerous if used incorrectly! 5*