Fireworks Code and fireworks safety leaflets and posters

Follow the Fireworks Code and be safe not sorry on Bonfire Night. Click on the pdfs, right, to download the code on posters, leaflets, and in Asian languages. Plus safety leaflet and fireworks safety quiz, all published by the DTI.

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Fireworks safety downloads

Bonfire Night Safety leaflet

Safe
Displays leaflet

Fireworks Code A2 poster

Fireworks poster for teenagers

Fireworks Code in Asian languages

DTI safety leaflet

Fireworks Safety Quiz: questions

Fireworks Safety Quiz: answers

1. Follow the Fireworks Code.

Keep fireworks in a closed box
Follow the instructions on each firework
Light all fireworks at arms length
Stand well back
Never go back to a lit firework
Never put fireworks in your pocket
Never throw fireworks
Keep Pets indoors [ click here ] for more on pets and fireworks

Further advice, publications etc:

Fireworks Safety Fireworks safety section.
DTI Fireworks safety section.
FireworkSafety website, for valuable advice.
RoSPA More useful guidance. Use their Site Search box to find fireworks info.
Safer Fireworks Northern Ireland based but full of useful information.
H&SE Guide to Safety for Firework Display Organisers

Various fire brigades have advice on fireworks, bonfires and barbecues on the web:

West Sussex Fire Brigade. Useful advice on: fireworks displays; barbecues
London Fire Brigade. More advice on: bonfires and fireworks; barbecues
Fire Service site - fireworks, follow links to bonfires and barbecues.

The FIREWORKS CODE