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Resources

Our resources are available as PDF downloads below. Limited numbers of printed copies of these resources (where available) can be ordered on-line free of charge by public bodies or retailers from the BERR Publications Orderline (tel: 0845 015 0010). Use the URN numbers shown below to search or order.

The Firework Safety Code

A5 Firework code - adult leaflet [URN 07/1326]

A5 Firework code - English & Asian leaflet [URN 07/1320]
A5 Firework code - kids leaflet [URN 07/1323]

A5 Firework code - kids leaflet (Welsh version) [URN 07/1380]

Posters

A2 Firework code - kids 'Ben' poster [URN 07/1324]

A4 Firework code - kids 'Ben' poster (Welsh) [URN 07/1379]

A2 Teenage 'headphones' poster [URN 07/1205]
A2 Teenage 'headphones' poster (Welsh) [URN 07/1205W]

Animal Welfare

Blue Cross animal welfare leaflet (Blue Cross web site)

For Retailers

A4 Retailers' guide to selling fireworks [URN 07/1322]

Retailers' warning poster [URN 07/1325]

For Firework Display Organisers

How to organise safe and successful displays [URN 07/1382]

For Teachers

England and Wales

English Key Stage 1 [URN 07/1433]
English Key Stage 2 [URN 07/1434]
English Key Stage 3 [URN 07/1435]

Welsh Key Stage 1 [URN 07/1433W]
Welsh Key Stage 2 [URN 07/1434W]
Welsh Key Stage 3 [URN 07/1435W]

Scotland

Scottish Levels A-F [URN 07/1436]

For Campaigners

Campaign toolkit [URN 07/1321]

Games

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• 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 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.

• 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.