Bonfire and firework display safety

Depending on what you have in mind, you will need to:

• Start planning as early as possible.
• Decide who will be responsible for setting off the fireworks and if there will be a bonfire.
• Check that the site will be large and safe enough.
• Identify those you may need to contact, for example, the police, the fire service, as well as others.
• Ensure site facilities such as access routes, physical barriers, firefighting facilities, stewards, etc, are in place.
• Decide on any precautions for storing or setting the fireworks off and lighting the bonfire.
• Draw up an emergency/contingency plan.
• Make arrangements for clearing up.

In some cases, you may need to:

• Complete risk assessments to identify the precautions you need to take.
• Action those precautions, providing information and training for any employees and volunteers on what they need to do.
• Document your arrangements and responsibilities for hosting events, perhaps as part of your health and safety policy.

Read more about managing the risk from bonfires and firework displays.

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