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The time for fireworks is soon approaching – especially with the Fourth of July right around the corner.

In 2017, eight people died and over 12,000 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Of these, 50% of the injuries were to children and young adults under age 20.

• Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks.
• Parents should not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.
• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
• Always have water ready if you are shooting fireworks.
• Know your fireworks. Read the label before igniting.
• Obey the laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.
• Wear safety glasses whenever using fireworks.
• Never relight a “dud” firework.
• Never attempt to relight a firework.
• Never attempt to relight a firework.
• Never have any portion of your body over the firework.
• Don’t experiment with homemade fireworks. M-80s are dangerous and ILLEGAL.

Sparklers can also present a safety hazard. To stay safe:

• Always remain standing while using sparklers.
• Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.
• Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.
• Never throw sparklers.
• Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop spent sparklers in a bucket of water.
• Teach children not to wave sparklers or run while holding sparklers.

Source: The National Council on Fireworks Safety