Fireworks Safety Month
Fireworks Safety Month
East Hampton, NY (PRWEB) May 22, 2006
We all love to see the fireworks bursting in air around Memorial Day and Independence Day, but are we safe from harms way? June is Fireworks Safety Month (June 1 – July 4) and whether it is a professional fireworks show or your small children waving around sparklers, safety precautions need to be followed. According to the National Council on Fireworks Safety, approximately 10,000 Americans have been injured annually in fireworks-related accidents over the past decade, with serious misuse accounting for a large majority of the incidents.
“Accidents happen, but there are ways to be safe around fireworks and enjoy them as well,” said, noted security expert and chairman of NAPCO Security, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSSC), Richard S. Soloway. “The best way to enjoy fireworks is to let professionals handle them.”
Soloway has compiled a list of safety tips for enjoying fireworks this summer:
1. Never leave fireworks around children. Adult supervision is always necessary around fireworks and kids should never have fireworks.
2. Do not re-light duds or non-working fireworks. Leave the dud firework alone for about 15 minutes then soak the firework in water before discarding.
3. Make sure there is always water present. Have a working hose, bucket of water, dampened blanket and fire extinguisher present when lighting fireworks.
4. Do not use illegally sold fireworks. Buy fireworks from a reliable seller and only in states that it is legal to do so.
5. Obey rules from police, the fire department and the professional pyrotechnician. To enjoy professional shows, you must obey all the rules, stay behind safety fences and be aware of your surroundings.
6. Do not handle unexploded fireworks. If a professional firework falls to the ground without exploding, do not handle it, back away from it and let the authorities know.
7. Teach your children how to be safe around fireworks. Explain to your kids the dangers of fireworks; even sparklers can be dangerous if misused. Tell kids that adults and professionals should be the only ones handling them.
8. Do not bring pets to firework shows. The explosive noises from fireworks can not only scare pets, but can hurt their sensitive ears also.
On NAPCO and Chairman Richard Soloway:
NAPCO Security Systems (Nasdaq listed as NSSC), is a global leader in design and manufacturing of patented electronic and mechanical security systems whose products include intrusion alarms, fire alarms, electronic locking devices and access control systems. Chairman Richard Soloway’s comments on all aspects of security have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, Business Week, Forbes, Crain’s New York Business, Newsday, Reuters, Chicago Tribune, Entertainment Weekly, Detroit Free Press, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Transcript and The Robb Report among others. NAPCO grosses over $ 65 million in sales. http://www.napcosecurity.com
To speak with Richard Soloway on fireworks safety or another security topic, call WordHampton Public Relations to arrange an interview at 631-329-0050.
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