FIREWORKS SAFETY
QUICK SAFETY TIPS
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on Fireworks Safety offer the following safety tips.
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Always read and follow label directions.
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Always have an adult present.
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Only buy fireworks from reliable sellers.
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Use fireworks outdoors only.
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Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket).
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Never experiment or make your own fireworks.
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Light only one firework at a time.
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Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water).
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Never give fireworks to small children.
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If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
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Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trashcan.
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Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
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Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
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Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
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The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.
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Stay away from illegal explosives and illegal fireworks.