Pyrotechnics & Contractor poor Production Staff.
Property or 5 5 25 Competent Contractor has been engaged for the 2 4 8 Wind
Fireworks practices and lack Fireworks temporary delivery of fireworks and pyrotechnics. Experienced Management
of competency. Contractor. structures damage and competent technicians have been booked for the Plan to be
or fire. event delivery.
Artists and implemented.
Inadequate set-up
Performers. Adequate space has been allowed for the firing area.
and firing space. Severe injury
Contractors. Emergency and
caused by
Unauthorised use Catering staff. unplanned An adequate fall out zone for spent fireworks has Evacuation Plan
of display Event staff. detonation of been allocated. to be
fireworks. Guests. firework/s. implemented.
Visitors. An adequate distance on fall out zone for potential
Explosion of Severe injury misfired fireworks. The perimeter of this will be
Pyro and
display fireworks. caused by firework segregated and patrolled by fire marshals.
fireworks risk
misfire. assessment to
Premature or Wind monitoring has been implemented for this
Accidental Burns. event. consider the
ignition. effects of
Cuts / abrasions, All persons are to be held in the main stage area or Category and
Fallout of lit debris muscular skeletal campsite during the firework display.
Type of display
onto guests or and other physical fireworks used
event staff. The area has been checked and is free from
injuries. on the site.
obstructions i.e. trees, underground services and well
Fallout of hot or Damage to aircraft away from buildings.
cold debris onto from display.
guests or event Suitable secure area for firework storage inaccessible
Distraction of
staff. to Guests.
pilots.
Firing site hazards Compliance with Fireworks (Safety)(Amended)
for Pyrotechnics. Regulations 1997 and the Firework Act 2004
Deliberate attack Compliance with Explosives Act and HSE exemptions
or interference and guidance
with pyros or
No smoking. All sources of ignition banned from
fireworks.
working areas.
Fire.
The firing area will be supervised by competent fire
Interference with work company staff once fireworks have been set up.
air traffic.
Guests will not be allowed to enter the site with their
own fireworks, including sparklers.
Spent firework cases will be gathered, site also
checked at first light for partly spent fireworks.
Adequate separation from buildings and structures.
Adequate water, sand buckets etc. for firefighting.
Agreed emergency procedure in place.
First aid equipment on site and close to use.
Designated qualified medics available.
Neighbours have been informed of the proposed
display
Areas other than those needed for event accessible
only be authorised persons.
Storage of pyros and fireworks:
• Maintained safe separation distances of
storage containers
• No smoking or naked flames permitted in the
storage area
• All batteries used in torches and electrical firing
boxes are to be kept in sealed and flame-
retardant containers
• All fuse wire is to be kept in suitable containers
• All fireworks and pyros to be kept in suitable
containers
No electrical supply to be connected to firing systems
during set-up
Use of suitable communications systems and
hierarchy of communication/instruction
Suitable tubes used for shells.
All cakes shell tubes etc. to be adequately braced.
Where necessary all cakes, shell tubes etc. must be
covered for suitable waterproof cover to prevent
failure and misfires.
Safety observer/spotter to monitor display and to
have the ability and authorisation to cease any part
of the display where required
Pyrotechnic firing zones have been risk assessed and
appropriate actions taken to ensure the safety of
guests, event staff, technical staff and main stage
artists.
Pyrotechnic and Launching equipment should
securely fixed to prevent uncontrolled movement.
Secure compounds and installation areas will be in
use.
Fireworks provider to review site location against Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) flight paths, register and
satisfy any CAA notification or license requirements,
and follow any recommendations made.
Firework company will produce a specific risk
assessment and method statement to be prepared to
include procedures for dealing with misfires, security
of mortars, PPE, site clearance etc.
