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	'Discount Fireworks Online' Safety Information
	At DFO Safety is paramount so please be sure to read the information below to ensure you have a safe display.
	Tips for a Safe and Successful Fireworks Display
	You will need:
	An area suitable to hold a display - - Where the public can be prevented from accessing the fireworks - Where the spectator viewing are is atleast 25 metres from the fireworks - Where there are no overhanging branches, power lines etc. which may interfere with the flight of rockets or roman candle - Where there is a safe area for rocket sticks to fall
	You may need:
	- Help to set up and fire larger displays. If more than one person is involved in firing the display, ensure only one person is in charge and that communication between all parties is clear. - Provision for crown control if you are holding a publc display. - To notify people nearby if you are holding a large or public firework display. People to be notified may include;
	i)Fire Brigade ii)Police iii)Local Authority iv)Coastguard (If display is near the coast) v)Airport authority (if the display is near an airport flight path approach) vi)Nearby hospitals, old peoples homes, farms, stables, neighbours etc.
	- To arrange first aid cover - To arrange security cover before, during and after the fireworks display to prevent the public having access to unexploded fireworks. - To make alternative arrangements in the event of inclement weather. - Training, courses are available from a number of sources. - Further information is available in books and leaflets produced by the DTI and HSE. - Insurance. - To carry out risk assesments Useful Links The DTI publishes comprehensive safety information at www.dti.gov.uk/fireworks Further Contacts for safety information can be found from the below places Black Cat Fireworks Ltd Standard Drive, Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorks HD4 7AD tel: 01484 640640 fax: 01484 658039 Or Health & Safety Executive "Giving Your Own Firework Display" can be bought online or from: HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA tel: 01787 881165 Or DTI Guidance leaflets for organisers of public fireworks displays are available from: DTI Consumer Publications, Admail 528, London SW1W 8YT tel: 0870 1502 500 fax: 0870 1502 333