THE CHINESE FIREWORKS COMPANY LIMITED

HEALTH & SAFETY

CODE OF PRACTICE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

INTRODUCTION

This code is intended as a guide only, as such it is not exhaustive, it will be reviewed as and when appropriate. It sets out who has the various duties and responsibilities to make sure everything reasonable is done to remove any risk of accident.

The final decision as to weather a display is safe to fire rests wholly with the Firework Display Team present on the day of the event.

CONTENTS

1.	Selecting the site.
2.	Who needs to know about the display.
3.	Liaison with the display operators and other bodies.
4.	Crowd control.
5.	Display timing.
6. 	Insurance.
7.	Accidents.
8.	Further Information.
9.	Noise. 
10.	Litter.
11.	Risk Assessments.
12.	Identification of hazards.
13.	Diagram of site.
14.	Dealing with partly spent fireworks or misfires.
15.	Portfolio of events/engagements.

Company Information

The Chinese Fireworks Companies pirotechnicians wear full protective clothing during the display. This consists of fire resistant overalls, hard hat and protection to their ears. Once the pirotechnicians are on site they will not leave until the event is completed.

		Action By
	
1.	Selecting the Site
		
	Great care must be taken to ensure that persons and property are not put to risk.

Ensure that the Display Site and Fall Out Area meet all the required safety legislation.

The Pirotechnicians will take full responsibility for the supervision of the site before and after the display.
	Display Team	
2.	Who Needs to Know about the Display

•	Local Authority, Health and Safety
•	Landowners and their Neighbours
•	Fire Brigade
•	Police

Where Applicable:-

•	Railtrack
•	Garages
•	Farmers
•	Local Aerodromes
•	Anyone who may be adjacent to the site

The Organizers	
3.	Liaison with the Display Operators and Other Bodies
		
	One appointed representative from the Organizers to liaise with the Display Team and to be responsible for liaison with the emergency services.

The appointed representative should be on hand to address queries before, during and after the event.  It is important that the Display Team is not left in isolation.
		
4.	Crowd Control
		
	The Display Team are in no way responsible for crowd control, however, advice on all aspects of crowd control and/or steward provision will be given prior to the event.

	The Organizers

Action By	
	At the time of the event the Display Team will carry out a review of the procedures/provisions in place.  The display will not be fired until all requirements are met and maintained.
		
5.	Display Timing
		
	A firm start time must be agreed in advance.	Display Team
	
6.	Insurance
		
	Public events generally require insurance taken out by the organizer to cover personal injury and damage.

The Display Team will be covered by its own separate policies for firework displays.

Small Claims

The Chinese Firework Co Ltd and their insurance are not held responsible for any small claims under £200.00.
		
7.	Accidents
		
	Where accidents occur the Display Team must be made aware prior to their leaving the site.  Precise information should be provided on the following:-

•	Where the casualties were in relation to the display site.
•	What was the wind speed and direction.
•	What damage occurred and what caused it.

Adequate first aid and fire fighting equipment along with relevant personnel should be available.

The Organizers
/Display Team	
8.	Further Information
		
	Make sure all local people are aware of what is happening.

Thoroughly check site for inflammable liquids and any other combustible materials.

The final decision on whether a display is safe to fire, or 
whether part or all the display needs to be withdrawn, rests solely with the Display Team on site at the time of the display.

Any other hazard obvious to the display but not necessarily covered by this Code of Practice must be dealt with accordingly.

It is paramount that everything reasonably practicable is done to reduce risk.
		
9.	Noise
		
	Due to the design of fireworks, loud noises and flashes will be emitted.
		
10.	Litter
		
	Due to the design of fireworks some litter will be emitted; the Display Team will do their utmost to leave the site safe, clean and tidy, but cannot guarantee to remove all litter.
		
11.	Risk Assessments
		
	See attached Risk Assessment Form.
		
12.	Identification of Hazards
		
	See attached Hazard Identification Form.
		
13.	Diagram of Site
		
	Diagram locations must indicate full drawn sketch of positions and distances from firing site to the crowd boundaries, surrounding buildings and fallout areas, vehicle access and bonfire location (if relevant).  See attached diagram of site.

14.	Partly Spent Fireworks or Misfires
		
	If any partly spent fireworks or misfires are found after the Display Team have left, the Site Organizer should pour water over the fireworks to ensure the firework is extinguished, then place in a bucket of water and inform the Chinese Fireworks Co Ltd.
		
15.	Portfolio of Events/Engagements
		
	Our pyrotechnicians are highly trained and experienced in the firing of professional firework displays for all occasions.  The following are just a flavour of some of the organizations that have called upon our expertise for their Spectacular Firework Displays:-

•	BMW (UK)
•	South Yorkshire Police
•	Lincoln Castle
•	Aston Hall
•	Kenwood Hall
•	Whiteley Hall
•	Mount Pleasant Hotel (Doncaster)
•	Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre
•	Esporta Leisure Centre
•	Gleesons Homes
•	Rudding Park
•	Safeway
•	Perrys Motor Company
•	HSBC
•	Sheffield City Council
•	Sheffield Girls High School
•	Sheffield Childrens Hospital
•	Hillsborough Arena
•	Abbeydale Sports Club
•	Glass Park Millennium Green, Kirk Sandall
•	Rotherham City Council: Christmas illuminations
•	Chatsworth House: 16 consecutive nights for the celebrations of the Queens Golden Jubilee
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Conditions of Display

25% deposit is required on confirmation of display.

Balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to display date.

50% cancellation fee will be charged if the display is cancelled 8 weeks prior to the display date.

In the event of a cancellation by the organizers for any reason on the day of the display NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.

In the event of a cancellation on the day of the display by the Chinese Fireworks Co Ltd (for no reason of their own) relating to the following safety issues:-

1.	Not adhering to the Health and Safety Code of Practice.

2.	Crowd control.

3.	Unforeseen circumstances.

NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.

IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

The Chinese Firework Co Ltd will rearrange a suitable, available and agreeable date with the Organizers.  If a date cannot be agreed by both parties, The Chinese Firework Co Ltd reserve the right to charge 25% of the display cost.

 The Chinese Fireworks Company Ltd
Pagoda Bank
2 London Road
Sheffield

Tel	(0114) 276 2626	
Fax	(0114) 2762625	
Mobile	(0973) 129529	
VAT No	678 948257	

Venue 

………………………………………………….………………………………..

Date  …………………………………………    Time ……………………..

Cost of Display (excluding VAT)

£……………………………………....

On behalf of The Chinese Fireworks Co Ltd

Signed.................…………..……………….     Date…………………………..

Venue Organizer

I have read and understood the Code of Practice, and I am aware of my obligations and duties.  I understand that the Chinese Fireworks Co Ltd are not responsible for informing any Health and Safety persons, or any statutory enforcing bodies.  This document has been shown and approved by the land/property owners.

Signed.................…………..……………….     Date…………………………..