1. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.

 

2. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.

 

3. Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.

 

4. Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.

 

5. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.

 

6. Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.

 

7. Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

 

8. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.

 

9. Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

 

10. Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.

 

11. After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of waterfrom a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.

 

12. Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

 

 

 

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