Harmful Effects of Fireworks

Fireworks can be good to look at. However, if they are
handled or used improperly, they could produce harmful
effects.

Each person should therefore be aware of those effects in
order to effectively avoid them when handling fireworks.

Below are some of the harmful effects of fireworks.

1. They can cause injuries

- when mishandled, fireworks can cause injuries to humans
and to pets. In fact, thousands are injured annually
because of this.

There are even cases where amputation is needed because of
fireworks-related injuries.

2. They can cause fires

- care should be taken when lighting fireworks in places
where there are highly-flammable materials. It also goes
without saying that they should not be lit indoors and in
grassy areas.

3. They contribute to air pollution

- fireworks use chemical compounds to produce different
colors. However, large quantities of them can be harmful to
human beings and to the environment. They should therefore
be used only in reasonable amounts.

4. Can cause distress to animals

- it has been shown that animals, dogs in particular, feel
distressed by the loud noises created by fireworks. While
it cannot be avoided entirely, what pet owners can do is to
hide pets in a room where the noise is the least audible.

The debate on the harmful effects of fireworks still rages.
While one camp pushes for a total ban of its use, a
compromise can be made by regulating it. In doing so, the
harmful effects of fireworks will be lessened by a great
deal.