Safety Month
Safety Month National Fireworks Safety Month - June to July Upcoming topic on - Food Allergies The first of June marks the beginning of National Fireworks Safety Month, which runs until July 4. Use Fireworks Responsibly to Avoid Injury It is always necessary to be cautious, because of the severity of the injuries that fireworks can cause. The most common, Burn s on the hand are the most common, because the hand is always closest to them. These injuries can range from minor burns, to blisters, to severe burns that cause excessive damage to the skin. Hand injuries can also include cuts, broken bones, torn tendons, and in the worst possible occurrence, amputation. These injuries are the result of standing too close when a firework explodes, or trying to hold onto them as they are lit. Also common are Eye and face injuries, because of the particles that fly through the air after one has exploded. Hearing loss is also suffered by some ...