June
| Company: | Prevent Blindness America® |
| Telephone: | (800) 331-2020 |
| Web site: | http://www.preventblindness.org |
| E-mail: | info@preventblindness.org |
Prevent Blindness America warns that there is no safe way for nonprofessionals to use fireworks. It is only safe to enjoy the splendor and excitement of fireworks at a professional display. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in thousands of injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms each year. Most fireworks injuries occur during the one month period surrounding the Fourth of July
Activities during Fireworks Safety Month will advise parents and children to the dangers of playing with fireworks. Prevent Blindness America will offer safer ways to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Source: www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/toolkit/firework_safety.html
