Safety |
Firework Code:
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Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin
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Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately
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NEVER put fireworks in your pocket
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Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or hand lamp NEVER use a naked flame
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Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or a firework lighter
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Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit, it could explode in your face
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Ensure that all chidren with fireworks are well supervised
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NEVER throw fireworks
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Keep all pets and animals indoors
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Take care of sparklers, wear gloves to hold them and dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon as they are finished
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All of our fireworks carry safety labels which will advise you what to do. In addition this page contains further useful advice, and we are on hand by telephone, e-mail or in our showroom if you need further help.
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| Sparklers |
Sparklers, like other fireworks, must be used with care. They can get six times as hot as a pan of cooking oil. It makes sense to keep sparklers in safe hands. |
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- 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
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Before the display |
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- 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
- One person - clearly identified - should be responsible for the fireworks
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Things you will need on the night |
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- Torch for checking instructions
- Bucket of water or fire extinguisher
- Protective hat, eye protection and gloves
- First aid kit
- Bucket or large tray of soft earth or sand to stick fireworks in where required
- A board for flat bottomed fireworks
- Suitable supports for Catherine wheels
- Proper launchers for rockets
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During the display |
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- When outside the firework box should be covered with a tarpaulin or other spark proof sheet as one spark could ignite the whole lot
- Never smoke while handling, or near, fireworks
- Light fireworks at arm's length with a taper or portfire
- Stand well back
- Never put fireworks in pockets
- Never go back to a lit firework
- Keep children under control
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After the display |
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- Soak non ignited fireworks in water for 24 hours prior to disposal
- Use gloves to collect spent fireworks
- Next morning check again and remove any firework debris
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