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Consumer
Fireworks
Safety Guidelines
(see below for professional guidelines)
Using
consumer fireworks safely and wisely ensures their future place in
all of our celebrations. Pyro Innovation
assembled these guidelines to help you enjoy your fireworks while
minimizing the risk of an accident to yourself and others.
- Never
drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs when using fireworks.
Fireworks, like cars, can be very dangerous if used under the influence.
- Never
light fireworks and attempt to throw them out of a car.
Even a small amount of fireworks produce a tremendous amount
of heat and smoke. Several deaths have recently occurred
when sparks have ignited fireworks in a car and engulfed the
passengers in flames.
- Always
read the instructions carefully before attempting to light a
fireworks item.
- Place
fireworks on a flat hard surface. All fireworks that
shoot into the air, require a hard surface to work properly
(remember your physics class, every action has an equal and
opposite reaction.)
If you place your fireworks on soft grass, the recoil from the
lift will cause your product to fall over, if luck is against
you, the next projectile will hit something you care about,
such as your house or your child. Again, several deaths
have recently occurred because of this. Ideally, secure the
device so that it can not fall over (for example put it in a concrete
block) and place a barricade (a 4' x 4' plywood sheet works
great) between the device and the crowd.
- Always
wear proper clothing whenever you use fireworks. This includes
cotton or denim clothing, long pants, eye protection, covered
shoes, and (recommended) ear protection.
- Keep
fireworks away from open flames. Do not
smoke around fireworks. Take caution to prevent a spark
from other fireworks from igniting fireworks waiting to be
lit. Keep
unused fireworks in a closed container and upwind from the
place you are lighting your fireworks.
- Store
fireworks in a cool dry place, and away from children. Make
sure small children cannot reach fireworks, and never allow a
child to eat fireworks or put them in their mouth, the
chemicals are not to be eaten.
- All consumer fireworks should be clearly
labeled as "Class C" or "1.4G" fireworks.
If not then do not purchase them.
- Never
pick up unlit or unexploded fireworks. Malfunctioning
fireworks should be soaked in a bucket of water for one hour
before disposing. Never attempt to re-light malfunctioning
fireworks.
- Do
not buy illegal fireworks. Many of these devices contain
explosive compounds that are sensitive to shock and friction.
- Never
allow children to use fireworks without direct adult
supervision. Children should be instructed on the safe use of
fireworks before allowing them to participate.
- Never
throw or toss fireworks at another person or animal.
- Do
not light fireworks in crowded areas.
- Never
put any part of your body over the top of any fireworks
device. Light all fireworks at arms length, and retire to a
safe distance once the device has been ignited.
Don't mean to sound like a broken record but several deaths
have occurred here as well. If your head is over the
tube when the projectile is launched, you can be killed.
- When
lighting fireworks, consider the direction of the wind and
wind speed. Never light fireworks if the wind is too strong.
- Do
not light fireworks near flammable objects.
- Use
fireworks as intended. Do not disassemble fireworks.
- Keep
a bucket of water or a hose nearby to extinguish fires.
- Do
not store failed or dud fireworks. These can suddenly ignite
without warning.
- Keep
a first aid kit nearby for treatment of burns. If you are
burned in any area above the shoulders, seek medical attention
immediately. The Aloe cactus can be an excellent source of
salve for treating minor burns.
- Always
clean your area of debris after you finish using fireworks.
Children have a habit of looking for unexploded fireworks.
Dispose of fireworks properly.
- Never
light or hold lit fireworks in your hand or any other part of
your body.
- Shoot
fireworks one at a time, never try to light several fuses at
one time.
- Never
shoot fireworks from metal or glass containers.
- Never
carry fireworks in your pocket.
- Use
fireworks outdoors in approved areas only, and away from
buildings and dry grassy areas.
- Pay
special attention to sparklers. Sparklers are
responsible for more accidents than any other type of
firework. This is because they are often treated as
harmless, but in fact they burn at a extremely high temperature
and their wires remain hot for a very long time.
Professional
Fireworks
Safety Guidelines
All ProgressFX Products are:
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY –
FOR OUTDOORS USE ONLY
To prevent possible tip-over, the
product must be secured & barricaded before use per standard
industry/regulatory guidelines.
The manufacturer and/or distributor
of this product make no warranties as to the safety, reliability,
or usability of its products and shall not be held liable for any
loss caused by the product. Before using, the user shall determine
the suitability of the product for the intended use. Adherence to
industry/regulatory guidelines for safe audience standoff
distances must be observed. If the user has any question or doubt
about the precautions necessary to safely use this product, he/she
should not attempt to use them and should contact the manufacturer
and/or distributor for clarification. This product is only to be
possessed and by used by a PROFESSIONAL, meaning a person who uses
fireworks for financial gain and holds all necessary training,
licenses and permits as my be required by Federal and State Laws.
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