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Here are a few tip to use when you are using are watching firework. We want children to enjoy fireworks but they need to know that they can be dangerous if they are not used properly. Each year, over half of all firework injuries are suffered by children. Children should always be with an adult. Fireworks are safe if you use them properly. You should follow some simple steps to make sure that everyone has a good time without getting hurt. Always buy fireworks from a reputable shop. Whatever you do, don’t buy fireworks from anywhere you’re not sure about, such as the back of a van or from a temporary, unlicensed market stall. Only one person should be in charge of fireworks. If that’s you, then make sure you take all the necessary precautions. Read the instructions in daylight
On the night, you will need...
Keep these safety tip in mind and you will enjoy your fireworks a lot better.
Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks. Keep fireworks in a closed box. Follow the instructions on each firework. Light 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. Never give sparklers to a child under five. Keep pets indoors.
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