How To Stay Safe Using Fireworks And Grills – Micromedia Publications

TOMS RIVER As summer holidays hit, and the coronavirus regulations are eased, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is urging everyone to have a safe summer by issuing easy-to-follow tips.

The first topic they wanted to tackle is fireworks. The message is easy: Leave it to the professionals!

State law allows the sale and use of non-aerial fireworks such as hand-held sparklers, smoke devices, and ground-based sparklers. However, even these can be dangerous. The temperature of a small sparkler after ignition is nearly 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, they said.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200 people go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. A third of those who are injured are younger than 15.

The following are tips on using fireworks safely:

State law prohibits the sale and use of any aerial explosives such as bottle rockets, firecrackers and Roman candles.

Grilling Safety

Barbecues are back on the menu, especially since outdoor gatherings are safer these days.

Here are some tips to keep yourself safe:

Water Activity Safety

While were talking safety, this is the time of year for boatingand boating accidents.

Here are some tips for safety near the water:

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