http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm en-gb Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:53:14 GMT Copyright: (C) Galactic Fireworks Ltd Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable. In the same spirit as the old DIY proverb, "Measure twice, cut once", planning for a firework display. Making sure you know your fireworks, which order to fire them in, where you're going to fire them, and where your audience will be located etc will not only make...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq1 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq1 Safety However well you may think you know your fireworks, it always pays to refresh your memory by reading and following the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary prior to lighting the...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq2 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq2 Safety Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back. Fireworks can be behave in unexpected ways. Make sure you are well out of the way by taking this precaution and you will always be sure you are out of harms way should something...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq3 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq3 Safety Don't forget, fireworks are very similar to what the military call "Bombs"! They burn very readily and usually explode in some way. Make sure fireworks are only set off at the intended time and location by keeping naked flames, including cigarettes, well away from...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq4 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq4 Safety Never return to a firework once it has been lit. We endevour to ensure that fireworks leave our premisis in perfect condition. If however a firework aparently fails to light, do not under any circumstance return to it for at least 30 minutes, as it may still be ignited and could suddely explode with devistating...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq5 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq5 Safety Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them. As mentioned before fireworks burn very readily, so ensure you carry them in an approprate...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq6 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq6 Safety Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators. Also when planning a firework display, ensure you include a saftey area between the spectators and the display and a fallout area behind the display to prevent injury or property damage. You can find a diagram...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq7 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq7 Safety Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire. These and similar solvents burn very readily and can explode causing serious injury or even death. Make sure you light your bonfire with the same care that you would use to light a fire in your fireplace at...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq8 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq8 Safety Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving. An unattended fire is a recipie for disaster. NEVER allow a bonfire to be left while still burning as fires can spread in unexpected ways leading to extensive property damage and/or...) http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq9 http://www.galacticfireworks.co.uk/content/pages/fireworks/safety.htm#eq9 Safety