Leave the Show to the Pros
| DO | DON’T |
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| Consider safer alternatives such as glow sticks, confetti poppers or colored streamers. | Allow children to handle fireworks – including sparklers. |
| Observe your local & state laws. | Attempt to alter, modify, or relight fireworks. |
| Have a designated sober adult light all legal fireworks. | Point or throw lit fireworks at anyone. |
| Light one firework at a time & move away quickly. | Allow children to pick up the spent fireworks ‐ some may still be active. |
| Keep children and other observers at a safe distance behind a protective barrier. | Ever hold lit fireworks in your hand. |
| Store fireworks out of children’s reach. | Consume alcohol or drugs when lighting fireworks.
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| Keep a bucket of water close for disposal of fireworks. | Forget you can be held legally and financially liable for injuries caused by using fireworks. |
The Facts
- Sparklers can reach 2,000° F, hotter than a blow torch.
- Thousands of fireworks injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments, often leaving permanent damage to eyes, hands & face.
- Over 50% of fireworks injuries occur with people under the age of 20 years.
The FixShould a burn injury occur…
- STOP, DROP & ROLL if clothing catches fire.
- Cool the burn with COOL (not cold) water.
- Remove all clothing and jewelry from the injured area.
- Cover the area with a clean dry sheet or bandages.
- Seek medical attention.