Fireworks

Fireworks are made of gun powder, a powerful and hot force. If used incorrectly, they can cause severe injury and even death.

Some simple tips can make using fireworks a fun and safe event.

• Remember that in the excitement of using fireworks, it's easy to forget safety.

• Since fireworks are mainly used at night, vision of things around you is lessened. Beware of people, animals, and other things around you.

• Use only legal fireworks.

• Wear safety glasses when using fireworks.

• Have only adults or mature children use them.

• Closely supervise children who are watching.

• Never point fireworks towards other people or animals

• Wear shoes so that your feet stay free from burns and pokes from sharp objects.

• Realize that all fireworks' fuses can burn at different rates…some slower than others….so, don't hold on to the fireworks too long.

• Realize that a sparkler can get as hot as 1800°F

• Place used sparklers tip down in a bucket of sand.

• Leave exploded and not exploded - , fireworks alone over night to ensure that the fuse is out. Used fireworks can also be seen easier in daylight to perform an area clean up.

• Remember - Safety is always # 1.

The National Fireworks Association. Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269