Storing and selling fireworks safely

Advice for anyone selling fireworks

Date of publication:
01/10/2014
Series code:
INDG407 (rev1)

Download a free copy (PDF) [1]

This leaflet is aimed at anyone who sells fireworks. It outlines the risks and the main legal requirements that apply. It also includes a helpful list of dos and don'ts for dutyholders.

This revision updates references to legislation and links to further guidance. It also gives a clear explanation of what action to take and why.

Link URLs in this page

  1. Download a free copy - INDG407https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg407.pdf
  2. Fireworks in shops: Retailers' risk assessment checklist https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg407ch.pdf
  3. Explosives Regulations 2014 - Safety provisions: Guidance on Regulationshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l150.htm
  4. Explosives Regulations 2014 - Security provisions: Guidance on Regulationshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l151.htm
  5. New regulations - Explosives Regulations 2014https://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/new-regulations.htm
  6. Explosives Regulations 2014 – Guidance structurehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/guidance-structure.htm
  7. Fireworkshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/fireworks/index.htm
  8. HSE Books +44 (0)333 202 5070https://books.hse.gov.uk/
  9. Translated leafletshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/languages/index.htm
  10. Legislationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/index.htm
  11. Statisticshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/index.htm
  12. Science and Researchhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/research/index.htm
  13. Subscribe - news and updateshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/news/subscribe/index.htm

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