Fireworks cause hundreds of injuries every year. To reduce accidents follow the Firework Safety Code:
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Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114
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Don't drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
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Keep fireworks in a closed box
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Follow the instructions on each firework carefully
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Light them at arm's length using a suitable taper
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Stand well back
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Never go back to a lit firework
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Never put fireworks in your pocket
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Never throw fireworks
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Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves
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Never give sparklers to children under five
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Keep pets indoors
All outlets selling fireworks should be registered. If in doubt, contact: Sheffield District Community Safety, 197 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 3FG, Tel: 0114 2532337; Fax: 0114 2532259, Barnsley District Community Safety, Barnsley Fire Station, Broadway, Barnsley, S70 6RA. Tel: 01226 282222; Fax: 01226 247712. Rotherham District Community Safety, Brampton Bierlow Fire Station, Knollbeck Lane, Brampton Bierlow, Barnsley, S73 0TX. Tel: 0114 2532825 Doncaster District Community Safety, Doncaster Fire Station, Leicester Avenue, Doncaster, DN2 6AZ. Tel: 0114 2532803
BEFORE THEY EXPLODE!
FOLLOW THE CODE!
A simple sparkler reaches a temperature of up to 2000 degrees centigrade
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