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Did you know...

Sparklers can get 6 times as hot as a pan of cooking oil!


Safety with sparklers

Store sparklers and other fireworks in a
   closed box in a cool, dry place.
Always light sparklers one at a time and
    wear gloves.
Never hold a baby or child if you have a
    sparkler in your hand.
Plunge finished sparklers hot end down into
    a bucket of water

Children and sparklers

Never give sparklers to the under 5s.
Always supervise children using sparklers
Give children gloves to wear when holding
    sparklers.
Avoid dressing children in loose or flowing
    clothes – they may catch light
Show children how to hold sparklers – away
    from their body at arm’s length.
Teach children not to wave sparklers near
    anyone else or run while holding them.

In an emergency

Cool the burn with cold water for at least 10
   minutes.
Cut around material sticking to skin – don’t
    pull it off.
Don’t touch the burn or burst any blisters.
Cover the burn with clean, non-fluffy material – cling film is ideal – to prevent infection.
If clothing catches fire, get the person to
    STOP, DROP to the floor and roll them in
    heavy material like a curtain.


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