Fireworks Safety

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Fireworks Safety Tips for July Fourth

While fireworks are beautiful to watch, if not handled properly, they can cause severe injuries to eyes and skin. Even just watching a friend light fireworks can put you at risk.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests following these safety tips when using fireworks:

  • Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
  • Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.

July 4th Fireworks Safety Tips

4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips

Children are at High Risk for Fireworks Eye Injuries

The Fourth of July is drawing near and barbeque preparations are underway. Fireworks are a traditional part of Independence Day celebrations, but they can also be dangerous. Sadly, children and teens are too often hurt by fireworks. So, before the celebration begins, get your EyeSmart fireworks safety tips from the Texas Ophthalmological Association.

Of the 9,000 fireworks-related injuries each year, 21 percent are eye injuries and more than half of the victims are young children or teenagers.