Factors
Fireworks can cause burns and eye injuries in kids and adults if they are not handled properly. The best way to protect your family is not to use fireworks at home, attend public fireworks displays, and leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.The use of fireworks isn't even legal in many areas, so if you still want to use them, be sure to check with your local police department first. Remember to be cautious with handling fireworks. Please, WATCH YOUR KIDS!
Safety Tips
Using consumer fireworks on 4th of July and New Years is a tradition. It can be safe if a few common sense rules are followed. Know your fireworks; Read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting. I thought it may be beneficial to review some basic firework safety tips: - Kids should never play with fireworks.
- Buy only legal fireworks and store them in a cool, dry place. Illegal fireworks usually go by the names M-80, M100, blockbuster, or quarterpounder. These explosives were banned in 1966, but still account for many fireworks injuries.
- Never try to make your own fireworks.
- Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.
- Steer clear of others — fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction.
- NEVER throw or point fireworks at someone.
- Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting.
- Wear some sort of eye protection.
- Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush and leaves and flammable substances. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that local fire departments respond to more 50,000 fires caused by fireworks each year.
- Don't allow kids to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time.
- Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the trash can.
PLEASE: Think
about your pet. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely
frightened or stressed by this. Keep pets indoors to reduce
the risk that they'll run loose or get injured.
References:
Dowshen, MD, . (2013, 07). Fireworks Safety. Kids Health. Recuperado 07, 2013, de http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/fireworks.html.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (2008, May 30) Consumer Fireworks Safety Public Service Announcement [video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcFuIEwbITA
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