Glossop SNT - Bonfire Night & Firework Safety 

It’s that time of year when fireworks are about for bonfire night so here’s a few tips:

Fireworks: 

• Keep fireworks in a closed metal box and take them out one at a time AND follow the manufacturer’s instructions on each firework. Remember to read them by torch light, not a naked flame and always buy fireworks from a reputable source.  Light the fireworks at arm’s length using a safety firework lighter or fuse wick - then stand back. Never go back to a firework once lit, it may still go off!
• Collect used fireworks with care, douse with water and bury them or place in a metal container. Keep a bucket of water handy.
• Remember to Keep children away from fireworks and bonfires. Keep pets indoors. Take care with sparklers - young children should not handle these.  NEVER throw fireworks & NEVER keep fireworks in your pocket 

Bonfire:

If you must light a bonfire, follow these safety tips: 

• Site the bonfire well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees, shrubs and well away from your fireworks. Be careful when building the bonfire so it does not collapse once lit and before lighting, make sure there are no animals hiding inside. 
• Don’t burn foam filled furniture, aerosols, tins of paint, bottles or flammable liquids such as paraffin or petrol to light the fire. 
• Keep children and pets away from the fire. In case of emergency, keep buckets of water, a garden hose or fire extinguisher ready. Then when the party is over, pour water on the embers before leaving.

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