Many people feel that fireworks are only around in the later parts of the year around November time and of course around Christmas and New Year but this are not true and there are things that you need to make sure you are doing or not doing around the fireworks to ensure that everyone is safe.

The first point to make is that you should only be buying certified fireworks, the illegal ones are not only dangerous but you will be fined or worse if you are caught with them. Look for the BS 7114 as this is the standard that all British fireworks should meet. Read the instructions of all of the fireworks you have, each one is different. Reading the thing under a naked flame is never a good idea, you would be surprised on how often this occurs.

If you can make sure you get a bucket of earth to let the fireworks off in because this will be the safest of ways to do things. If you are the one that is lighting the fireworks then I would always suggest that you wear eye protection.

It is actually illegal to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am unless there are special celebrations going on and you are now allowed to set off fireworks in a public area. If you break this rule then you can actually face a prison sentence. Bonfire night is one of those exceptions with midnight and New Year is 1am.

You are also not allowed to carry fireworks in your pocket or throw them. Another important piece of advice is that you shouldn’t throw used ones onto a bonfire.

Make sure that you know the rules, regulations and safety advice before you go out and buy firework wheels and of course firework selection boxes and fireworks