Firework Safety

Firework Safety

The July 4th weekend in the U.S is just days away. So I thought this would be a good time to review a few fireworks safety tips from the government website, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Neighborhood-Safety-Network/Posters/Fireworks-Injuries/

Do not allow children to play with fireworks.

Do not pick up fireworks that did not ignite.

Do not try to re-light a firework.

Keep water nearby when lighting fireworks. A bucket or hose will work.

Keep your distance from a lit firework.

Ensure fireworks are legal where you are using them.

For more firework safety tips go to

www.cpsc.gov/fireworks

Facts:

Injuries by age as a percentage (%)

0-4 years 9% (of all firework related injuries)

5-9 years old 15%

10-14 years old 11%

15-19 years old 12%

20-24 years old 11%

25-44 years old 34%

45-64 years old 9%