Fireworks Safety Guide

Fireworks Safety Video

HOW TO SET UP FIREWORKS SAFELY

Watch our video for instructions on how to safely set up and fire our fireworks. You’ll learn where to set them up, what distance to keep, how to secure them properly, and how to ignite your fireworks safely.

UNPACKING FIREWORKS

When unpacking your fireworks take care especially with fireworks enclosed in a pyro mesh cage (see pic). Wear gloves and use snips/strong scissors to remove the metal banding and the cage. Always read and follow the instructions on each firework well before firing and make sure the spectators are at least at the minimum safety distance stated. Avoid overhead obstructions. On the night it is advisable to wear safety equipment and avoid loose, unbuttoned or flammable clothing. Keep the fireworks away from naked flames and inflammable material. Never smoke when handling or lighting fireworks. Always light fireworks at an arms length and under no circumstances lean over a firework.

STEP 5

Then ensuring no part of your body is over the firework. Standing sideways, at arm’s length light the outermost end of the fuse and retire immediately to the stated distance on the firework label.

COMPOUND FIREWORKS

A compound firework is a larger cake or barrage firework made from linking together multiple smaller cake or barrages at the manufacturing stage. BE AWARE that due to the linking process there may be a delay between each firework section. Follow the instructions on the fireworks and also see the cakes and barrage over the page for more information.

STEP 2

Make sure the wheel is free to spin.

STEP 3

Remove orange fuse cover.

FIREWORK FAILS TO IGNITE

In the unlikely event that your firework with a single fuse fails to ignite, do not go back to it, but leave it at least 15 minutes. (We recommend 60 minutes) then place the firework in a bucket of water to soak for 24 hours. If your firework contains 2 fuses please follow the instructions on the label and also see the cakes and barrages section for more information.

RAIN AND FIREWORKS

Be prepared for rain. Plastic bags, bin liners and cling film, can be used on most fireworks to great effect against weather proofing fireworks. Cakes & Barrages will fire through a single layer of plastic. (Note: Do not use on rockets or Catherine wheels). The most susceptible part of the firework is the fuse, so leave exposing the fusing until approximately 10 minutes before firing.