Fireworks
Watching fireworks can be great fun but they can cause problems
if they are not used safely or events well organised.
Every year children and adults are hurt by fireworks or displays
cause nuisance which could have been avoided if some basic rules
were followed.
Before the display:
- Check with Environmental Services that the proposed event will
not cause a noise nuisance and is allowed at the premises,
- Check that the fireworks are suitable for the size of the
garden/land and conform to BS 7114
- Nominate one person as responsible for the fireworks.
During the display:
- Keep people back from the area where fireworks are being kept
and lit.
- Have some fire fighting equipment available
- Provide proper supports or launchers for fireworks
- Always supervise children
Advice can be obtained from the Health and Safety Executive or
Firework Safety websites
For information about dogs and fireworks, please see the
leaflet: Help you protect
your dog on firework night.
Illegal Firework Sales
If you believe someone is selling fireworks illegally, please
contact Worcestershire
County Council Trading Standards office.
