Tomorrow marks 410 years since Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the houses of parliament. If you are planning a public fireworks display, then carry on reading for some essential tips on how to stay safe on bonfire night.
1) Check weather conditions, wind direction and plan areas for spectators, people firing the fireworks and safety zone and where the fireworks will fall. Clearly mark these areas with Fencing mesh.
2) If you are hosting a public fireworks display be sure to use barrier tape to keep your audience at a safe distance from the fireworks and bonfire. - Ensure that spectators are no closer than 25 meters to your firework display.
3) Plan the entry and exit routes, making sure you keep pedestrians and vehicles a safe distance apart if possible. Make sure your exit routs are well lit and clearly marked.
4) Make sure emergency vehicles can easily gain access to the display site if needed. - in the unfortunate event that there is an accident it is essential that the emergancy services can reach your site, make sure that no cars or people block a safe emergancy access route.
5) Clearly mark routes to the first aid facilities. - it might be that you have a a building where your trained first aid professional is located, make sure the building is clearly marked, and signposts are located across your site guiding visitors to their location.
Have a fun and stay safe!
