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Safety Tip of the Week – Leave Fireworks to the Experts

Safety Tip of the Week – Leave Fireworks to the Experts

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2024, eleven people died and over 14,500 were injured badly enough to require emergency medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. 25-44 year olds accounted for most injuries, followed by 15-24 year olds. Burns to the hands and fingers were the most common areas...

Safety Tip of the Week – Fireworks Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Fireworks Safety

Fireworks Safety It won’t surprise you to learn that most firework- related injuries involve the hands and fingers. This accounts for 38 percent of fireworks injuries. Another 19 percent involve the eyes, and almost 50 percent of the wounds are burns. Follow these safety tips when using fireworks: Don’t let...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Fireworks Safety

Weekly Safety Meeting – Fireworks Safety

Fireworks Safety In 2017, at least four people died and about 11,100 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And while the majority of these incidents were due to amateurs attempting to use professional-grade, homemade, or other illegal...