FIREWORKS | SAFETY TIPS

FIREWORKS | Safety tips
Never let children handle, play with or light fireworks. Fireworks burn very hot and are intended to be handled only by adults.
Do not use alcohol when lighting fireworks. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, your judgment could be impaired, increasing the possibilities of misuse and injury.
Read all directions, cautions, labels and warnings on each firework item to understand the product performance and hazards associated with the use of the item.
Always light fireworks on a hard, flat and level surface to insure the stability of the items. Grass is generally not suitable for any item intended to be used in an upright position.
Keep the audience at a safe distance away from the shooting site. Always light fireworks in a clear, open area away from buildings, vehicles and shrubbery. Avoid lighting fireworks near dry grass, brush or other flammable items. Never use fireworks indoors. Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
Never put your head or any part of your body over the top of any fireworks product. Never look into a tube to check on the firework item. Never hold a lighted firework item in your hand. Keep as far from the firework item as possible when lighting.
Always light fireworks products with a flare or an extended butane lighting device. Use a flashlight at night so the fuse can be easily seen; never use a lantern or other flame-producing device near fireworks for illumination. Light the fireworks product and get away quickly. Light only one firework item at a time.
Never try to relight, alter or fix any firework item that fails to ignite. Let it stand for at least five minutes, then immerse in water.
Have an accessible fire extinguisher, water supply, hose or bucket of water nearby for emergencies.
Be cautious of lighting any fireworks during strong wind conditions. The fireworks should be lighted with the prevailing wind blowing away from the spectators. If there is a significant wind shift during the time you are lighting fireworks, the shooting site should be rearranged to accommodate the wind shift or shooting should be stopped.
Never carry fireworks in your pocket, be careful not to drop fireworks, and never smoke when handling fireworks.
Always store fireworks in a cool, dry place and dispose of fireworks properly.
Buy fireworks only from reliable, licensed fireworks dealers. Do not use illegal explosives; do not alter any firework device; do not make you own fireworks.
Safety glasses are recommended for individuals lighting fireworks and those in close proximity to the fireworks.
Source: Phantom Fireworks