Stay Safe this Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night
With Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night all quickly approaching this is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. But it can also be one of the most dangerous.
Diwali
Have a safe Diwali
🕯️ Only use fireworks that are suitable for the space you have
🕯️ If using candles keep them in a candle holder well out of reach of children and pets
🕯️ Traditional outfits can be highly flammable so stay well away from open flames
🕯️ If clothing does catch fire remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL
Halloween
Be careful what you wear when you’re out to scare
Some fancy dress costumes are highly flammable so they can ignite almost instantly and burn fast.
🎃 Try to buy from a reputable store or website. Cheap costumes may not meet UK safety standards.
🎃 Look for a costume with a UKCA or CE mark
🎃 Look for a label that says: “This garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability”
🎃 Remind children to stay well away from naked flames and other heat sources
Bonfire Night
Firework & bonfire safety tips
Sparklers
🎇 Keep your sparkler safely away from other people and don’t run with them
🎇 Once sparklers are finished, put them into a bucket of water, don’t pick them back up
🎇 Wear your gloves when you hold sparklers and keep them away from your body
Bonfires
🔥 Stand at a safe distance from the bonfire and stay close to the grown-ups
🔥 Don’t be tempted to throw things into the bonfire or poke at it with sticks
Fireworks
🎆 Leave your dressing up clothes at home on fireworks night, wrap up warm instead
🎆 If you’re going to a firework display, hold hands with your grown-up and stay with them all the time
🎆 Put toys and phones away when you’re out and about so you can focus on keeping safe and having fun
If you do catch your clothes on a flame:
🫸 STOP what you are doing
⬇️ DROP to the ground and cover your face with your hands
🔄 ROLL over and over to put out the flames
