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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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