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This site has been written
as a practical guide for putting on your own fireworks
display. This comes as a result of our long experience in
firing fireworks displays over the many years with our
professional section.
Many fireworks available
to the general public also form part of our regular displays
throughout the year and can be used to create a professional
looking Do it Yourself display.
In recent years consumer
fireworks have been increasing in size, quality and variety,
making them more spectacular every year. In order that your
display is both impressive and safe, there are many safety
issues to be addressed, these issues can be varied and range from
how much space is required for a display to disposal of
debris after the display.
Display
safety is the main goal of Pains Fireworks and
with careful
preparation, you can be launching spectacular fireworks
displays safely yourself.
If you wish to view the subject in more detail please look through the site
where we hope you will find answers to a problem you may
have on 'How To'
Learn the
5 most important things to ensure your fireworks
display goes with the right sort of bang!
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Knowledge and understanding of fireworks
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Form a committee to run the
event;
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Appoint a Health & Safety
Officer and gather information regarding
fireworks and other hazards;
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Form a firing team and get
them trained in the correct use of fireworks;
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Suitability of your chosen display site
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Is your chosen site large
enough for the fireworks, spectators and a
bonfire?
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Are there any overhead
obstructions, trees or power lines?
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How close are buildings to
the display site?
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Do you have sufficient
entrances for spectators and emergency vehicles?
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Is there car parking
available;
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Choosing your fireworks
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Is the area level or on a
slope, it will make a difference. You should
have a level area for
aerial fireworks and a sloping area for ground
fireworks;
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Avoid wet & boggy or hard &
stony ground;
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Planning
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Advertise your display;
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Inform the emergency services
when and where your display will be;
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Make a Risk Assessment for
your event;
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Make an Emergency Procedures
Plan, including steward’s actions in case of
emergency;
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Plan and mark out the
spectator zone including an area for the
disabled and then calculate the number of people
it can hold without overcrowding;
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Plan and mark the fireworks
and fallout areas with the prevailing wind
direction and have an alternative position in
case the wind changes on the day
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Arrange Public Liability
insurance for the event and make sure you also
have insurance for the bonfire;
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Make sure the bonfire is
built correctly and
materials used do not contravene any by-laws ;
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Make sure you have a suitable
place to store the fireworks
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Make sure you have a suitable
communication system;
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Safety Management on the
day
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Effective stewarding of all
areas:
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Check that entrance and exit gates are
clearly marked and illuminated;
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Make sure the safety barriers fixed in
position;
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Check
the weather conditions and wind direction, make
sure its blowing away from spectators;
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Check
bonfire for stability and dry lighting material;
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Erect
a safety zone around the bonfire and have an
attendant supervising it;
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Prevent the public from bringing their own
fireworks;
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Layout the fireworks in an
orderly maner;
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Securely fix the fireworks;
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Make sure the firing team are
clear on the firing sequence.
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