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FIREWORKS SAFETY
Be Safe not Sorry . . .
Millions of people throughout
many centuries have enjoyed fireworks. Accidents can happen with anything,
anytime, anywhere. Don't let it happen to you with fireworks because the
consequences of carelessness with fire can be devastating.
1. Follow the Fireworks Code.
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The guidelines for a safe fireworks party are very simple to observe:
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
- Check this when you are buying. All reputable dealers will only sell fireworks to this standard and if you are ever offered any others leave them alone!
- Sparklers can be beautiful and enjoyable for young children but
adults must be aware of their potential. Sparklers are the cause
of a disproportionate number of injuries but only a few simple precautions
are necessary.
- Always supervise children with sparklers.
- Teach them to hold the sparkler at arms length, but not near anyone else
- Sparklers are not for the under 5s. They will be labelled as such and it is your responsibility.
- Have a container of water handy, big enough for the spent sparkler. Dump the sparkler in it as soon as it goes out.
- BERR
Government information on fireworks safety.
- FireworkSafety
website, for valuable advice.
- Safer
Fireworks RoSPA's site 'to make sure your firework parties are fun'
- H&SE
Guide to Safety for Firework Display Organisers
- Various fire brigades have advice on fireworks, bonfires
and barbecues on the web:
- London Fire Brigade. More advice on: bonfires and fireworks; barbecues
- Fire Service site - fireworks, follow links to bonfires and barbecues.
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