Simple Tips For Fireworks Safety This Summer

We have some tips to help you safely enjoy sparkling festivities on Independence Day.

Fireworks Safety

Fireworks are part of the excitement of the Fourth of July holiday. Cities and neighborhoods light up the night sky with breathtaking fireworks displays. Families pack fireworks along with weekend supplies for their holiday cabin retreats. By following a few fireworks safety guidelines, you can enjoy an injury-free Independence Day.

At Summit Orthopedics, we want your holiday celebrations to send you to Facebook with festive posts—and not to one of our OrthoQUICK clinics with a firework-related injury. Every year, emergency rooms treat more than 10,000 people for injuries caused by fireworks. We are sharing fireworks safety tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to help you enjoy the explosive portion of your holiday in safety.

Obey the law when purchasing and using fireworks

Check with your local police department to make sure fireworks are legal in your area. Find out if there is a burn ban in effect for fire hazard conditions. Never buy illegal fireworks.

Follow fireworks safety precautions when lighting fireworks

When lighting fireworks, wear safety glasses. Have a hose or bucket of water on hand in case of a fire. Never try to relight a firework, and soak used fireworks in water.

Keep fireworks responsibilities in the hands of adults

Only adults should light fireworks. It goes without saying that fireworks and alcohol or drugs are a dangerous combination. Young children are fascinated by the glowing bright colors, but fireworks are not toys. Remember that even sparklers can reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees.

Seek immediate treatment for injuries

If someone in your family is injured during your holiday festivities, seek immediate medical treatment. The orthopedic experts in our Summit OrthoQUICK clinics welcome walk-in patients. Wait times are short, and care is always warm and friendly. Our clinics are open between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days a week to provide your family with timely access to skilled orthopedic treatment.

Summit Orthopedics supports healthy communities

Community health flourishes when specialized orthopedic care is conveniently available close to home. Summit Orthopedics is proud of our fellowship-trained subspecialty teams offering the full spectrum of orthopedic expertise in bone, tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint conditions—in addition to our wellness, prevention, and rehabilitation services. We have the expertise to proactively improve fitness, evaluate discomfort, and deliver personalized treatment to quickly and safely return you to the lifestyle you love.

Start your journey to a healthier, more active self. Visit our Facebook page to learn about our wellness services and schedule a free wellness consultation online. Find your orthopedic expert, request an appointment online, or call us at (651) 968–5201 to schedule a consultation.

Summit has convenient locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have state-of-the-art centers for comprehensive orthopedic care in Eagan, MN, Plymouth, MN, Vadnais Heights, MN, and Woodbury, MN, as well as additional community clinics throughout the metro and southern Minnesota.

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