Plan your holiday so that these colors resemble flags, bunting and firework displays, and not accidents and injuries to family and friends. A little planning and a few simple precautions can ensure a fun holiday unmarred by a trip to the emergency room. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a community display. You see a great show and the chances of injury are remote. However, when using fireworks at home, use extreme caution.
Burns are the most common injury in fireworks accidents.
Hands and fingers are most often involved, followed by injuries to the eyes and face. Just because a firework is legal does not mean it is safe for young children. Sparklers were the leading cause of firework injuries to children under the age of five. Although sparklers may seem relatively harmless, they should not be used as toys. Sparklers burn at extremely high temperatures and young children are not able to comprehend the danger of accidentally burning themselves or another child.