• Only buy fireworks marked CE marked. 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.

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•Never give sparklers to a child under five.

 

• Keep pets indoors.

 

• Don’t let off fireworks after 11pm