• Last year over 900 people required hospital treatment from accidents involving fireworks.
  • More than 60 under 5s went to hospital in 1997 following a firework accident.
  • Half of all firework accidents happen to children under the age of 16.
    source; National Campaign For Firework Safety

    Buy fireworks marked BS7114. Keep fireworks in a closed box.
    Follow the instructions on each firework. Light them at arm's length using a taper.
    Stand well back. Never go back to a lit firework.
    Never put fireworks in your pocket. Never throw fireworks.
    Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves. Never give children under 5 sparklers.
    Keep pets indoors.
     
     Fireworks - Before they EXPLODE, read the code!
    Before The Display Sparklers
    Things You Need On Ther Night Bonfires
    During The Display After the display

    Before The Display
  • Check the fireworks you buy are suitable for the size of garden and conform to British Standards (BS 7114: 1998).
  • Ensure your display area is free from hazards,
  • Do not tamper with fireworks.
  • Read the instructions in daylight.
  • Warn neighbours, especially the elderly and those with animals, about your display.
  • One person - clearly identified - should be responsible for fireworks.

    Things You Need On The Night
  • Metal box, with lid for a safe storage.
  • Torch for checking instructions.
  • Bucket of water.
  • Protective hat, eye protection and gloves.
  • First aid kit.
  • Bucket of soft earth to stick fireworks in.
  • A board for flat-botttomed fireworks.
  • Suitable supports for catherine wheels, proper launchers for rockets.

    During The Display
  • Light fireworks at arm's length with a taper.
  • Stand well back.
  • Never go back to a lit firework.
  • Keep storage box closed between use.
  • Keep children under control.

    After The Display
  • Use tongs or gloves to collect spent fireworks.
  • Next morning, check again and remove firework debris.

    Sparklers
  • Unsuitable for children under five.
  • Light one at a time.
  • Hold at arm's length.
  • Wear gloves when holding sparklers.
  • Put used sparklers, hot end down, into a bucket of sand or water.

    Bonfires
  • Organise properly.
  • Should be at least 18 metres (60ft) away from houses, trees, hedges, fences or sheds.
  • Before lighting, check for animals, such as hedgehogs, and children.
  • Use domestic firelighters.
  • Never use petrol, paraffin or other flammable liquids and substances.
  • Never put used fireworks, aerosols, foam-filled furniture, batteries, tins of paint or tyres on a bonfire.
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