Firework Safety
Fireworks are enjoyed by thousands of people across the country and each year the highest number of firework injuries happen at family or private parties. Over half of those injuries are to children.
Any adult in charge of the festivities needs to know the Firework Code safety guidelines to help make their fireworks display a memorable occasion for the right reasons.
Firework Safety Code
- Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.
- Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.
- Keep fireworks in a closed box.
- Follow the instructions on each firework.
- Light at arm's length, using a taper.
- Stand well back.
- Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.
- Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.
- Always supervise children around fireworks.
- Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.
- Never give sparklers to a child under five.
- Keep pets indoors.
A range of literature and materials is available to download giving both Safety and Legislative advice,
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