What kind of injuries do fireworks cause?
• The main body parts which are prone to injuries from fireworks are the hands or fingers, legs, eyes, the head, face and ears. • Most firework related injuries are burns. Burns commonly occur all over the body, but seldom in the head and the eyes. Contusions and lacerations are more common in the head and foreign particles in the eyes. • Firework accidents may lead to blindness, third degree burns and permanent scarring. • Fireworks may also results in fires in residential areas and motor vehicles. Firework safety tips • Do not let children play with fireworks nor let them light fireworks if it is illegal to do so in your region. In some places, fireworks are totally banned. Do not light fireworks if you stay in such areas. • Even if it is legal to let children light fireworks in your region, do not let children below 12 years of age do so. • If it is legal and you think it is OK for your child to light fireworks, always supervise him when he is lighting fireworks. • It is preferable
