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Fireworks

Firework Displays

What is a Firework? Fireworks are a low explosive pyrotechnic device

Classification Fall mainly into two categories:- Ground Display Aerial Display

How can we stay safe

Stay safe by following the fireworks code of practice

Fireworks code Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114. Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks. Keep fireworks in a closed box. Follow the instructions on each firework. Light them at arm’s length, using a taper. Stand well back. Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.

Fireworks code Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them. Always supervise children around fireworks. Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves. Never give sparklers to a child under five. Keep pets indoors. Don’t set off noisy fireworks late at night and never after 11pm.

Question What happens to these fireworks?

Question What goes up must come back down?

Can things go wrong?

What happens when things go wrong? Fireworks can cause injuries. Fireworks also can also cause life-threatening residential fires.

Firework related Injuries:- Most frequently involve hands and fingers (26%), Eyes (21%), and the Head and face (18%).

More than half of the injuries are burns (63%); Contusions and Lacerations were the second most frequent injuries (18%).

Injuries

Injuries

Property Damage

Case Study 13 year old girl. Back seat passenger in a car. Firework was set off outside. Firework shattered glass in back and hit her on the head. She was rushed to hospital On admittance she was unconscious

Case Study Day 3 showed brain stem death Day 6 confirmed brain death Day 15 13 year old girl dies as a result of her injuries received

Image of 13year old girls CT Scan

Statistics From 8th Oct 2008 – 2nd Nov 2008 136 Incidents Cost £34,000 Ties up appliances from attending more serious calls

NORTHERN IRELAND

COOKSTOWN DISTRICT

Spectacular to watch and enjoy Fireworks!! Spectacular to watch and enjoy Please leave to adults to light!!!

Any Questions?

THANK YOU FOR YOU ATTENTION HAVE A GOOD HALLOWEEN AND BE SAFE