Accidents and injuries during New Year celebrations can be prevented by wearing fireworks safety glasses and exercising caution when setting off fireworks.
Fireworks safety glasses are available at rescue team fireworks markets and at our branches across the country.
Always wear fireworks safety glasses, whether you’re lighting fireworks or just watching.
Supervise children carefully. Ensure they wear properly fitting safety glasses—special glasses for children are available. Consider using ear protection for children sensitive to noise.
Keep pets indoors where they are least exposed to the sound of explosions.
Store fireworks safely out of reach of children and away from flammable materials. Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
Always wear gloves when handling fireworks to protect your hands.
Read the instructions carefully before using fireworks.
Make sure to have a flat and stable surface for fireworks, Roman candles, and firework cakes.
Ensure the launch site is a safe distance from people, houses, and vehicles.
Light fireworks at arm’s length and never lean over them. Move away immediately after igniting the fuse.
Never attempt to relight fireworks that failed to ignite properly.
Remember: alcohol and fireworks are a dangerous mix.
