Fireworks are a hot commodity for the Fourth of July, with displays happening all around the country. Keep your family safe this holiday with these firework and sparkler tips.
As many Americans look forward to celebrating theFireworks are a Fourth of July staple, but can be dangerous if not handled with care.
"It’s imperative that consumers know the risks involved in using fireworks, so injuries and tragedies can be prevented. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to watch the professional displays," said Consumer Product Safety Commission Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric in a press release in a CPSC report. related to fireworks in 2022, per the report, and there were 11 deaths reported.
Hands and fingers were the most common part of the body injured, followed by the head, face and ears. A University of Michigan national poll reminds people that children also need to be aware of firework safety."For many families, setting off fireworks is a favorite summer tradition, but fireworks are unpredictable. It’s essential that parents keep children far away from where those fireworks are set off," said Sarah Clark, the co-director of a recent University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
Sparklers can burn at over 1,000 degrees, which can lead to serious injuries if not handled the right way, Clark said. "Parents may believe that sparklers are a safe way for younger children to enjoy summer celebrations. But these are handheld fireworks that can reach temperatures hot enough to burn some metals," Clark said in the press release.
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