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Last revised: 14 October 2008

FireworksIf you are organising a firework display

If you intend to organise a bonfire or firework display you can contact the Environmental Health department for advice on 01380 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk.
Risk assesments for the event must be completed.  Advice on how to carry out these assesments can be found at the sources listed below or by contacting Environmental Health.

FireworksAdvice from Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

The following Health & Safety Executive (HSE) publications will help you to carry out these assessments :

HSG124 - 'Giving your own firework display' / ISBN 0-7176-0836-0 / £5.75
HSG123 - 'Working together on firework displays' / ISBN 0-7176-2478-1 / £8.95
INDG163 (rev1) - 'Five Steps to Risk Assessment' / FREE

These can be ordered from the HSE website www.HSE.gov.uk (External link)

For further information on fire works visit www.berr.gov.uk/fireworks. Their website includes information on :

  • Organising safe & successful firework displays

  • Accident Statistics

  • The 2005 promotional campaign

  • Giving Talks on Fireworks

  • Legislation and

  • Selling Fireworks.

FireworksLeaflets

We also have a FREE leaflet giving advice on the law and safety precautions.
If you would like a copy, please email kennet@kennet.gov.uk or
telephone Environmental Health on (01380) 724911

THE FIREWORK SAFETY CODE

  • Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114

  • Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks

  • Keep fireworks in a closed box

  • Follow 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 doesn’t go 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