SAFETY TIPS AND EXTRAS

Safety Tips

Discussing safety with children can be dificult you may find the following link about Ben useful to discuss the safety with fireworks.

For a really safe night setting off fire works you should follow the 13 steps and you will all have a fun evening:

             • 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 them 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.
             • Don’t set off noisy fireworks late at night and never after 11pm.

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