Fireworks General Safety Guidelines

The following are a few general safety guidelines which if followed ensure that everybody has an enjoyable and safe Guy Fawkes.

• Choose a safe place to let off your fireworks. Check that there is plenty of open space well away from anything which could catch fire.
• Make sure there is a good supply of water available.
• Store and carry your fireworks carefully and safely. Keep them out of reach of young children. Keep them in a closed box or bag away from heat and flames and do not carry fireworks in your pockets.
• Have an adult with you to help and supervise. It is much safer for an adult to light fireworks.
• Read the instructions carefully on your fireworks, preferably before Guy Fawkes night and read each one again before you light it (remember to have a torch).
• Stand your fireworks in dirt, sand or on a firm flat surface.
• Light your fireworks at arms length and then stand well back. Keep well clear of fireworks which have been lit but have not gone off.
• Keep animals away from fireworks. Please remember that throwing fireworks can injure people and animals and damage property.
• Look after young children.
• Ensure that you are conversant with first aid for the treatment of burns and eye injury.
• Make sure you have access to a telephone for use in the event of an emergency.

Have a happy and safe Guy Fawkes!