The Health and Safety Team want you and your families to be safe this Bonfire Night. We recommend you follow the advice of Cheshire Fire and Rescue and the Health and Safety Executive.
Bonfire Night Events
‘Firefighters in Cheshire are urging people to celebrate Bonfire Night, and the time around it, at an organised event this year, in a bid to keep people and property safe.’
Cheshire Fire and Rescue have a Bonfire night – list of organised events in Cheshire which can be found here: https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/home/bonfire-night-list-of-bonfires-in-cheshire
Organising Firework Displays
Firework displays should be enjoyable and spectacular occasions – but they obviously need some responsible planning. If you are organising a major public event, you will clearly need a robust and detailed approach to planning as well as professional involvement. Further advice on organising firework displays can be found here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/fireworks/index.htm
Sparkler safety advice
The Health and Safety Team also occasionally get asked at this time of year around giving sparklers to children. Sparkler safety advice can be found here: