Fourth of July Safety Tips Grill Safely

Each year, thousands of children under the age of 19 are treated in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries involving fireworks.

Fireworks, including sparklers and flares, can cause serious burns as well as blast injuries that can permanently impair vision and hearing. It’s advised to teach your children what to do if their clothing catches on fire—‘stop, drop and roll’—and how to call 911 in an emergency.

Where permitted by law, fireworks should be handled and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all warning labels. In addition, here are some recommendations for adults using fireworks:

• Light fireworks only on smooth, flat surfaces, and aim them away from buildings, dry leaves, flammable materials and spectators.

• Do not try to relight fireworks that malfunction.

• Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or hold them close to your face.

• Visit www.recalls.gov to make sure the pyrotechnic devices you are using are not subject to any safety recalls. Do not modify fireworks or use homemade fireworks.

• Keep a phone handy, and know first aid for burns. Also, keep a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it.

Finally, keep all children under active supervision—in sight and in reach at all times with your undivided attention.

Among all accidental injuries, fires/burns remain as one of the top causes of death for young children—in part because young children cannot recognize heatrelated hazards quickly enough to react appropriately. A child will suffer a fullthickness burn (third-degree burn) after just three seconds of exposure to 140-degree water and will need surgery and skin grafts. Here are some tips on how to keep kids safe around the grill this summer:

• Keep children away from the grill area while preheating and cooking, and as the grill is cooling.

• Keep matches, candles, gasoline, lighters and all other flammable materials locked away and out of children’s reach.

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