Fireworks Safety

Fireworks Safety

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FIREWORK SAFETY

Only bur fireworks marked BS EN 15947 OR 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.

Never give sparklers to a child under five.

Keep pets indoors.

Ensure that you buy your fireworks from a reputable retail outlet. Buy them so you can take time to read the instructions before use. Its best not to presume you know what to do, especially if you are unfamiliar, with a particular firework. Fireworks are explosive and need to be handled with care.

Don't buy fireworks from anywhere you're not sure about, such as the back of a van or from a temporary, unlicensed market stall. If you see anyone doing this, you should inform the police by ringing 999.

There are different categories of fireworks. Members of the public can buy and set off fireworks that come from categories 1-3 or F1-3.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREWORKS THAT YOU BUY ARE SUITABLE FOR THE AREA THAT YOUR SETTING THEM OFF.

CATEGORY 1 OR F1. REFERS TO FIREWORKS WHICH POSE MINIMAL HAZARD AND THIS CLASSIFICATION IS USUALLY GIVEN TO INDOOR FIREWORKS.

CATEGORY 2 OR F2. ITEMS WHICH ARE ALSO KNOWN AS GARDEN FIREWORKS REQUIRE THE SMALLEST DISTANCE WHICH IS 5 METERS IF THE FIREWORK IS CLASSIFIED TO BRITISH STANDARDS EN 15.

CATEGORY 3 OF F3. ITEMS WHICH ARE ALSO KNOWN AS DISPLAY FIREWORKS REQUIRE THE GREATEST DISTANCE WHICH IS 25 METERS FOR FIREWORKS CLASSIFIED TO BRITISH STANDARDS EN 15.

Enjoy and stay safe.

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