Links
UK Sites
http://www.rospa.com
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity which was established over 80 years ago.
Providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety in all areas of life - at work, in the home, and on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on or near water.
RoSPA aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/fireworks/using
Information and guidance on firework displays from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
http://www.berr.gov.uk/fireworks
Contains legislation, information, resources
http://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/fireworks
Provides brief safety guidelines for children and adults
http://www.opsi.gov.uk
Contains information on Statutory Instrument 1997 No. 2294 The Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997
http://www.fireworks.co.uk
Offers a variety of information including firework safety, suppliers and event organisers
http://www.fireworksafety.co.uk/
This is a educational website where resources can be downloaded to help fireworks users have a safe and enjoyable celebration. There is also information for teachers and enforcers on this site.
http://www.welephant.co.uk/
Welephant is the Fire Services mascot and he's here with his own web site for you to enjoy. Find out more about fire and firework safety and other related topics or just have fun - play Welephant's special 'stay safe' games and discover about fire safety in your home.
http://www.cgsystems.co.uk/ncfs/
The National Campaign for Firework Safety is the longest running full-time fireworks safety campaign in the world. Its members come from across all sections of the community and include politicians from all parties. They are concerned with firework laws and want regulations, based on safety, which will address the problems of fireworks.
http://www.capt.org.uk/FAQ/default.htm
The Child Accident Prevention Trust have produced a fact sheet on “Firework Accidents.”
http://www.bpa-fmg.org.uk/
British Pyrotechnics Association (BPA). The BPA, incorporating the Firework Maker's Guild was established in 1965 to promote the safe use of fireworks in the UK, and to represent the interests of its members in dealings with Government and other bodies. BPA membership is restricted to professional firework and pyrotechnic display companies who meet certain membership criteria.
http://www.eig.org.uk
The Explosives Industry Group (EIG) of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) exists to represent and inform its members on all topics of explosive legislation in the UK. The EIG is not a trade association, nor is it a professional body with professional examinations for membership - it is open to all. It exists to promote explosives safety, and to liaise with Government and other bodies in drafting and refining legislation and guidance for the Explosives Industry.
http://www.fireworks-mag.org/
Fireworks was founded in 1982 as a magazine for firework history enthusiasts. It soon developed into a general magazine on all things fireworks, and includes news, views, and information. It is published twice yearly.
http://www.firework-review.org.uk/
The world's biggest firework website for UK enthusiasts with over a quarter of a gigabyte of firework reviews, pictures and video. Established in 1999 they are the pioneers of impartial and useful information for UK firework enthusiasts!
http://www.saxtonsmith.co.uk/fw/glos2.htm
A-Z of terms used within the fireworks industry.
Fireworks and pets
http://www.rspca.org.uk
For advice on how to keep your pets safe during the fireworks season.
US Sites
http://www.fireworksafety.com/
The National Council on Fireworks Safety is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the safe enjoyment of fireworks in the United States.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/july4/4thjuly.html
Consumers Product Safety Commission page on firework safety.
http://www.americanpyro.com
The American Pyrotechnics Association is the premier trade association of the fireworks industry.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/fireworks.htm
Have you ever wondered how this magic works? What is launched into the sky to make these beautiful displays? Here you will learn all about aerial fireworks.
http://www.cyberfireworks.com/
Create your own virtual fireworks display
Other Sites
http://www.safety2004.info
7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
