When it comes to celebrating Bonfire Night with your family, you can’t go wrong with sparklers. However, as parents, it is our responsibility to remind our children that sparklers should always be handled with extreme caution. Why? In comparison to oil in a frying pan and boiling water, they may reach temperatures of up to six times higher. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of dazzling safety advice:

Fireworks should only be handled by adults

Fireworks, including sparklers, should not be played with or ignited by children under the age of 18. In order to melt some metals, sparklers can reach temperatures as high as 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit during their burning process. Young children should never handle fireworks. Observe from a safe distance while a relative holds the sparkler for the children to enjoy.

Fireworks should not be used by anyone who has been under the influence of drinking or narcotics. There were eight people (44 percent) who had used alcohol or drugs prior to their deaths, out of the 18 people who died as a result of the incident in 2020.

Keep water nearby

Having a bucket or a garden hose nearby when lighting pyrotechnics is essential. Having ready access to water is essential in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Begin by lighting one firework at a time

Despite the temptation, only ever set off one firework at a time. It’s best to watch from a safe distance after lighting one firecracker. You’ll want to be prepared in case of an emergency, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher, a bucket of water, and a hose all ready to go. When working with fireworks, it’s important to keep your skin as protected as possible. Wear long sleeves and gloves when working. Additionally, it’s a good idea to use safe eyewear. You should never keep a firecracker in your wallet. The pyrotechnics must be entirely extinguished before they can be disposed of, so be careful.

Misbehaving fireworks should never be handled

Do not try to mend or re-light a firework that doesn’t seem to be working properly. Discard any defective fireworks after soaking them in your bucket of water for a few minutes. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and read all packaging before setting off any fireworks. Take care to keep spectators at a safe distance from the fireworks. Always keep an eye on children when they’re playing with fireworks. Don’t let youngsters under the age of 18 play with fireworks.

When igniting the fuse, keep a safe distance from the fuse

Use extreme caution when handling pyrotechnic devices, since they can be quite dangerous. While you’re lighting the fuse, keep your arm as far away from your body as possible, and then get the hell out of dodge. The most frequently wounded body parts by fireworks are the hands and fingers.

No fireworks should be thrown

Even before they are lighted, fireworks pose a risk. When using pyrotechnics, do not point or toss them towards anyone. When carrying them, exercise caution at all times.

Soak spent or finished fireworks in water

When your fireworks are done exploding, use a bucket or hose to douse them in water. When the fireworks are thrown away, there will be no fire hazards.

Celebrate the lawfully

You should verify if it is allowed to own and use fireworks in your area before purchasing them or planning a celebration. For your own safety, make sure that the fireworks you purchase are for personal use only, and not for commercial or industrial use.