Last year in Great Britain in a 4 week period around 5th November, 1160 people were injured as a result of fireworks. Rockets & sparklers were the main cause of injuries.
Did you know that?
220 of the people injured were aged 13-17 years old
The Fireworks Safety Code
only buy fireworks marked BS7114
don't drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
keep fireworks in a closed box
follow the 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 hasn't gone off, it could still explode
