“HAVE A SAFE BONFIRE NIGHT,” SAYS CARL SARGEANT AM
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, is highlighting advice from the Welsh Assembly Government on how to stay safe this Bonfire Night.
Mr Sargeant said: “The best way to stay safe this Bonfire Night is to attend an organised display. This is by far the safest option and they certainly offer the best value for money. Fireworks may look harmless enough in boxes, but they can be extremely dangerous. Every year on and around Bonfire Night people are injured in accidents with fireworks and bonfires across Wales. Most of the injuries are to children under the age of 16.
“If you do choose to arrange your own display or join one run by friends or family you are at a significantly greater risk and should follow the Fireworks Code.”
The Fireworks Code:• If you do use fireworks only buy from a reputable trader. • Make sure that fireworks are marked with the British Safety Standard 7114 and always read the instructions. • Remember to read the instructions using torchlight not a flame. • Keep fireworks in a metal box and take them out one at a time. • Never go back to a firework once it has been lit. • Keep a bucket of water nearby. • Always protect children from fireworks and remember that sparklers should not be given to children under five years of age. • Don’t light too many fireworks at once, this won’t give you enough time to move out of the way. • Don’t get too close to fireworks and NEVER put them in your pocket. • Never drink alcohol if you are setting off fireworks or tending a bonfire. • If guests at your party are drinking alcohol keep them away from the fireworks and bonfire. • Consider limiting the availability of alcohol until after the fireworks have been set-off. • Remember the age limit for buying fireworks is 18. Remember don’t fool with fireworks – it isn’t worth the risk.
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, is highlighting advice from the Welsh Assembly Government on how to stay safe this Bonfire Night.
Mr Sargeant said: “The best way to stay safe this Bonfire Night is to attend an organised display. This is by far the safest option and they certainly offer the best value for money. Fireworks may look harmless enough in boxes, but they can be extremely dangerous. Every year on and around Bonfire Night people are injured in accidents with fireworks and bonfires across Wales. Most of the injuries are to children under the age of 16.
“If you do choose to arrange your own display or join one run by friends or family you are at a significantly greater risk and should follow the Fireworks Code.”
The Fireworks Code:• If you do use fireworks only buy from a reputable trader. • Make sure that fireworks are marked with the British Safety Standard 7114 and always read the instructions. • Remember to read the instructions using torchlight not a flame. • Keep fireworks in a metal box and take them out one at a time. • Never go back to a firework once it has been lit. • Keep a bucket of water nearby. • Always protect children from fireworks and remember that sparklers should not be given to children under five years of age. • Don’t light too many fireworks at once, this won’t give you enough time to move out of the way. • Don’t get too close to fireworks and NEVER put them in your pocket. • Never drink alcohol if you are setting off fireworks or tending a bonfire. • If guests at your party are drinking alcohol keep them away from the fireworks and bonfire. • Consider limiting the availability of alcohol until after the fireworks have been set-off. • Remember the age limit for buying fireworks is 18. Remember don’t fool with fireworks – it isn’t worth the risk.
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