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LiveSmart: Celebrate July 4th Safely – Take Caution with Sparklers
As innocuous as they seem, sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit – follow these safety tips if you are going to enjoy them this July 4th.
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LiveSmart: Happy July 4th! Celebrate Safely When Using Sparklers
Before you commence with your 4th of July celebrations this weekend, consider these safety reminders to ensure a fun holiday.
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LiveSmart: Celebrate Safely This July 4 – Take Caution With Sparklers
As the July 4th holiday draws near, keep in mind that sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2019.
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LiveSmart: At Work or Play, Be Sure to Protect Your Hearing
Spring is here! From backyard barbecues on Memorial Day to outdoor concerts and fireworks, the arrival of spring and summer in upstate New York can be a great time. But there’s a danger that’s painless, odorless, tasteless, invisible and toxic: noise-induced hearing loss.
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NewsChannel 13: Sparkler and Fireworks Safety
Dr. Christopher Fatone of St. Peter’s Urgent Care in Clifton Park, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, spoke with NewsChannel 13 about staying safe when using sparklers or firework over the Fourth of July weekend.
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LiveSmart: Celebrate Safely This July 4 – Take Caution With Sparklers
Nationally, sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2015. Before you launch into your July 4th holiday festivities, keep safety in mind.
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NewsChannel 13: Fireworks Safety Tips for Fourth of July
Thinking about including fireworks in your fourth of July festivities? Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine for Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, shares some important reminders for a safe and injury-free holiday.
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LiveSmart: Celebrate Independence Day Safely – Use Caution with Sparklers
Sparklers can be a fun part of an Independence Day celebration, but caution must be exercised with their use.