Author: Cherry

Fireworks give great enjoyment to lots of Ballymena people but they are also very dangerous. Read this information below from the Northern Ireland Fire Service about Fireworks and Sparklers. Sparklers These are often viewed as being harmless but they do burn at fierce temperatures. To a young child, the heat from a sparkler is equivalent to the heat from a welding torch. • Never give sparklers to young children under five. • Always wear gloves with sparklers, preferably leather ones. • Hold it at arm’s length while an adult lights it for you. • Never wave sparklers near someone else as you could burn them. • Never hold a baby in your arms when you are holding a sparkler. • When the sparkler has finished, put it into a bucket of cold water straight away and leave it there Firework Safety Code When buying fireworks, make sure they comply with BS 7114 or its European equivalent and are clearly marked for their intended use “Indoor, Garden or Display”. • Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin. • Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately. • NEVER put fireworks in your pocket. • Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or hand lamp. NEVER use a naked flame. • Light fireworks at arm’s length using a taper or a firework lighter. • Stand well back and...