Fireworks Safety 07.1.2010
July is National Firework Safety Month
Two Rivers Public Health Department would like to help you celebrate safely this Fourth of July. Please follow these safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on Fireworks Safety:
· Always read and follow label directions.
Have an adult present.
· Buy from reliable sellers.
· Use outdoors only.
· Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket).
· Never experiment or make your own fireworks.
· 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.
· If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
· Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trashcan.
· Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
· Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
· Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
· The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.
· Stay away from illegal explosives.
For more information, please contact Two Rivers Public Health Department at 995-4778 or 1-888-669-7154 or see our website:
www.tworiverspublichealth.com
