• To make sure you don’t hurt yourself, always wear gloves when playing with sparklers.
• It’s a really good idea to have a bucket of water close-by to put sparklers in when they have finished – remember they are still really hot even when they have gone out.
• When your family buy fireworks, they need to always be British Standard marked fireworks in compliance with registered number: BS7 114.
• Fireworks should always be kept in a sealed metal box or biscuit tin, take one out at a time and never put fireworks in your pockets.
• It is really important that the adult responsible for arranging and lighting the fireworks reads all the instructions using a torch and not a naked flame.
• A responsible adult should always light fireworks at arm’s length, using the taper provided.
• Never, ever throw a firework.
• Once a firework has been lit, don’t go anywhere near it – make sure everyone watching is a safe distance away.
• If you have a bonfire it should be built far away from any hedges, buildings or fences, and there should be a garden hose ready in case of any emergencies.
• Never light a bonfire with petrol. Petrol fumes can remain on clothing.
• Take care around open flames such as bonfires and barbeques – even clothes labelled ‘low flammability’ can catch fire.
• Keep all pets indoors.
• Oh and finally, this one is for mums, dads or anyone organising a display at home: fireworks and alcohol do not mix – it’s a good idea to nominate an adult who isn’t drinking at the party to be in charge of the fireworks.

For more firework and bonfire safety tips please visit: Bonfire Night Safety.co.uk