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Fireworks Safety tips:
Be Safe not Sorry . . .
Millions of
people throughout many centuries have enjoyed fireworks. Accidents can
happen with anything, anytime, anywhere. Don't let it happen to you with
fireworks because the consequences of carelessness with fire can be
devastating.
The guidelines for a safe
fireworks party are very simple to observe:
1. Follow the Fireworks Code.
-Keep fireworks in a closed box
-Follow the instructions on each firework
-Light all fireworks at arms length
-Stand well back
-Never go back to a lit firework
-Never put fireworks in your pocket
-Never throw fireworks
2. Use only BS 7114 Fireworks:
Check this when you are buying. All reputable dealers will only
sell fireworks to this standard and if you are ever offered any
others leave them alone!
3. Take special care
with sparklers:
Sparklers can be beautiful and enjoyable for young children, but
adults must be aware of their potential. Sparklers are the cause
of a disproportionate number of injuries but only a few simple
precautions are necessary.
Always supervise
children with sparklers.
Teach them to hold the sparkler at arms length, but not near
anyone else,
Sparklers are not for the under 5s. They will be labelled as
such and it is your responsibility.
Have a container of
water handy, big enough for the spent sparkler. Dump the
sparkler in it as soon as it goes out. |