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July 4th: Common Sense Fireworks Safety Guidelines | DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog

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Everyone associates the July 4th holiday with fireworks.  All too often, it also is associated with injuries.  According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 9800 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms for fireworks-related accidents in 2007.  The following recommendations from CPSC offer common sense safety guidelines:

  • “Do not allow young children to play with fire-works under any circumstances. Sparklers, considered by many the ideal “safe” firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency.
  • Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay
  • Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.
  • Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don’t go off.
  • Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
  • Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
  • Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.
  • Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.
  • Store fireworks in a dry, cool place. Check instructions for special storage directions.
  • Observe local laws.
  • Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework while lighting.
  • Don’t experiment with homemade fireworks.”

We wish all of our readers a very happy and safe celebration for Independence Day weekend.

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