Fireworks
Safety Tips: Have a Frugally Fun Fourth of July, but Be Safe!
by Michelle
Jones
Everyone
loves to enjoy fireworks on the 4th of July, but let's follow these safety tips
provided by The National Council on Fireworks Safety - so we can avoid serious
and painful injuries!
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National
Council on Fireworks Safety put together a great list of helpful tips to keep us
safe during our 4th of July celebrations. Be sure to pass this information on,
especially to anyone who may be using their own fireworks this year.
* Read and follow the directions on the firework labels. (That means
READ and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!)
* Always have an adult present. (Preferably two adults!)
* Purchase your fireworks from reliable sellers.
* Never use fireworks inside.
* Keep water handy - a garden hose and a bucket. (We keep a bucket of
water nearby.)
* Never experiment or make your own fireworks, this can be very dangerous.
* Although it may be tempting to set off a group of fireworks together, please
only light only one firework at a time.
* Never re-light a "dud" firework - wait 15 to 20 minutes and then
soak it in a bucket of water.
* Never give fireworks to small children. (Even sparklers can be
dangerous, supervise young children at all times!)
* If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place. (Might be a good idea
to not use any leftover fireworks from the previous year, as frugal as that
would be... better to be safe!)
* Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of
them in your trashcan.
* Never throw or point fireworks at other people. (Please, tell me you
wouldn't!)
* Never carry fireworks in your pocket. (Ouch!)
* Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
* The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the
body over the fireworks.
* Stay away from illegal explosives.
Have a frugally fun 4th of July...
But be safe!!!
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Article Copyright
© 2004 by Michelle Jones, Safety Tips courtesy of The National
Council on Fireworks Safety
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