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FIREWORKS SAFETY HANDOUT
THE PROBLEM: Fireworks are dangerous even when handled by pros. And i’ll bet not too many of your workers qualify as pyrotechnical specialists. So if they’re going to be shooting off roman candles and other pyrotechnics in their backyard during the fourth of july—or any time of the year—it could get ugly
HOW TOOL HELPS SOLVE THE PROBLEM: Here’s a safety handout based on modelsfrom the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Council on Fireworks Safety that you might want to give to your workers for shooting off fireworks.
FIREWORKS SAFETY HANDOUT
FACTS ABOUT FIREWORKS
- The tip of your average sparkler burns at 1,200° F, hot enough to melt glass and char flesh
- Consumer fireworks injure thousands of Americans every July Fourth
- Most at risk of fireworks injuries are kids ages 5 to 14
- Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe—more than 80% of patients sent to ERs with fireworks injuries got hurt using the fireworks the law allows them to use
LEAVE FIREWORKS TO THE PROFESSIONALS & DON’T HANDLE THEM YOURSELF!
IF YOU INSIST ON USING CONSUMER FIREWORKS, AT LEAST PROTECT YOURSELF BY FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY TIPS
- Use fireworks outdoors only.
- Obey local laws. If fireworks are illegal where you live, don’t use them.
- Always have water handy. (A hose or bucket).
- Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter or combine them.
- Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.
- Alcohol and fireworks don’t mix. Have a "designated shooter."
- Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
- Never use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you!
- Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
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