Use this form if you wish to apply to a compliance certifier for an outdoor pyrotechnic display compliance certificate under regulation 9.36 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017

Sentencing notes for WorkSafe's prosecution against Van Tiel Pyrotechnics Limited in 2015.

This Code of Practice sets out requirements for the design, performance and testing of retail fireworks. It also provides information on the importation, storage, transport, sale and use of retail fireworks categories 1.3G (UN 0335), 1.4G (UN 0336) and 1.4S (UN 0337).

The purpose of the Code is to ensure the safe handling of pyrotechnics and the safe operation of outdoor pyrotechnic displays. It covers practical aspects of managing and firing pyrotechnic displays

This Code of Practice entitled Outdoor pyrotechnic displays is approved as a Code of Practice under Sections 78 and 79 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act.

Gas guns and gas cannons create loud noises when propane gas and air are ignited to create small explosions. Pyrotechnic cartridges produce loud sounds when launched. These sounds include bangs, high-pitched screaming and screeching that may mimic predators, and whistles.

Gas guns and gas cannons create loud noises when propane gas and air are ignited to create small explosions. Pyrotechnic cartridges produce loud sounds when launched. These sounds include bangs, high-pitched screaming and screeching that may mimic predators, and whistles.

Lower-calibre rifles are also often used to manage birds that are a threat to aircraft. Instead of live ammunition, some businesses use pyrotechnic cartridges fired from launchers to scare birds. See WorkSafe’s Safe use of explosive devices: Gas guns, gas cannons and pyrotechnic cartridges