BE SAFE ON FIREWORK NIGHT!!!!!!!!

27th October 2009

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It is against the law to possess fireworks in public if you're under 18.

It is against the law to throw or set off fireworks in the street.

Fireworks must not be sold to anyone who is under 18.

BE SAFE!!

Always follow the firework code

PLEASE BE EXTRA CAREFUL WITH FIREWORKS !!

I'VE BEEN LIGHTING FIREWORKS FOR OVER 20 YEARS BUT 2 YEARS AGO I NEARLY LOST THE SIGHT IN MY EYE THROUGH A FIREWORK STARTING TO EARLY!! YOU CAN STILL HAVE FUN SO JUST LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS!!!

• Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.

• 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.