Guidance

My safety: fireworks

OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to support fireworks safety, with content for use by local authorities, community groups and the public.

From:
Office for Product Safety and Standards
Published
20 October 2020
Last updated
15 October 2024 鈥� See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to use fireworks responsibly, protecting people and keeping animals away from harm. Content is provided for use by local authorities, community groups and the public, including a video, poster, leaflet and social media materials. We are keen for these to be shared on Facebook, X (previously Twitter) and Instagram with the hashtag #fireworksafe.

Video

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Poster

English

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Welsh

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Leaflet

English

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Welsh

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Messages on social media materials below

  1. Disposing of used fireworks? 鈥� Ensure they are out. Soak in water. Bag and bin.
  2. Read it before you light it 鈥� Always follow the safety instructions. This avoids injury to yourself and others.
  3. Using fireworks at home? 鈥� Let your neighbours know in advance. Some people find fireworks distressing.
  4. Fireworks aren鈥檛 for everyone 鈥� Keep pets indoors away from noise. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
  5. Planning to use fireworks? 鈥� Let your neighbours know in advance. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
  6. Planning to use fireworks 鈥� Let nearby farms and stables know in advance. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
  7. Using fireworks at home? 鈥� Let your neighbours know in advance. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
  8. Be a good neighbour 鈥� Use lower noise fireworks and consider going to a public display.
  9. Aged 18 and over? 鈥� You may buy fireworks for private use. Check you have enough garden space before you buy.
  10. Don鈥檛 get burnt when celebrating 鈥� Purchase fireworks from reputable retailers. Ensure packaging has the UKCA or CE mark.
  11. Storing fireworks at home? 鈥� Keep them locked away from children and animals. This ensures your loved ones stay safe.

Facebook materials

English

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Welsh

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X (previously Twitter) materials

English

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Welsh

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Instagram materials

English

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Welsh

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Updates to this page

Published 20 October 2020
Last updated 15 October 2024 show all updates

  1. Fresh campaign launched to support fireworks safety, with content for use by local authorities, community groups and the public, including a video, poster, leaflet and social media materials.

  2. The page has been updated with latest materials, dated 2021

  3. First published.

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