What are some tips on safety while using fireworks on the fourth of July?”
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Tips 72 rate or flag this page By Holiday Maven Part of the fun of celebrating the Fourth of July is fireworks. There are large municipal displays and small family ones. You can take a light picnic and go to a park that is showing fireworks. Although certain types of fireworks are illegal in some states, they retain their popularity If you are going to play with fire[works], be careful! 4th of July celebrations are a time to spend with family and friends to celebrate being American. Many people enjoy letting off their own fireworks on the 4th of July celebrations. Although safe in the right hands, fireworks can indeed be incredibly dangerous if handled incorrectly or by intoxicated people. Let’s go over some very important 4th of July fireworks safety tips to insure the safety of you and your family this 4th of July.
Read and follow the directions on the firework labels. (That means READ and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!) * Always have an adult present. (Preferably two adults!) * Purchase your fireworks from reliable sellers. * Never use fireworks inside. * Keep water handy – a garden hose and a bucket. (We keep a bucket of water nearby.) * Never experiment or make your own fireworks, this can be very dangerous. * Although it may be tempting to set off a group of fireworks together, please only light only one firework at a time. * Never re-light a “dud” firework – wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water. * Never give fireworks to small children. (Even sparklers can be dangerous, supervise young children at all times!) * If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place. (Might be a good idea to not use any leftover fireworks from the previous year, as frugal as that would be… better to be safe!) * Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in y
