Firework Displays
Too hot to Handle?
Public firework displays are very popular, and have replaced the traditional private garden event around November, to a large extent. Many Scout Groups have identified firework displays as good community social events, with the additional attraction of providing an excellent fundraising opportunity.
The Scout Association's Legal Liability Policy will protect Scout Groups, Leaders, and other adults who organise displays (whether just for Group, family and friends, or for the general public), but organising, and firing safely, requires careful attention to detail and meticulous planning. Every year people are injured at Scout organised displays and many of these incidents result from inexperience.
Whether planning a small private event or a large public display, you must take appropriate advice. Many reputable firework manufacturers offer advice (and in some cases training). The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publish an excellent book "Giving Your Own Firework Display", and this is essential reading for a display organiser. If you cannot comply with the HSE recommendations, you should not be running the event.
The book is available from the HSE at;
PO Box 1999
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 6FS
Quoting ISBN 0-7176-0836-0
Or at the HSE website, click here for the fireworks advice.