Firework Safety Tips

Firework safety tips

Your best bet is always to go to a properly organised display, but if you do decide to celebrate at home I've come up with some easy tips to follow.

• To make sure you don't hurt yourself, wear gloves when playing with sparklers. 
• It's a really good idea to have a bucket of water close-by to put sparklers in when they have finished - remember they are still really hot even when they have gone out. 
• When your family buy fireworks, they need to always be British Standard marked fireworks in compliance with registered number: BS7 114. 
• Fireworks should always be kept in a sealed metal box or biscuit tin, never put fireworks in your pockets. 
• It is really important that the adult responsible for arranging and lighting the fireworks reads all the instructions. 
• Never, ever throw a firework. 
• Once a firework has been lit, don't go anywhere near it - make sure everyone watching is a safe distance away. 
• If you have a bonfire it should be built far away from any hedges, buildings or fences, and there should be a garden hose ready in case of any emergencies. 
• Keep all pets indoors. 
• Oh and finally, this one is for mums, dads or anyone organising a display at home: fireworks and alcohol do not mix - it's a good idea to nominate an adult who isn't drinking at the party to be in charge of the fireworks. 
• So celebrate safely, always follow the Firework Code and have a great Bonfire Night!