We have published the revised guide on management of disposal of explosives. This Guide has been produced by a joint working party of the Explosives Industry Group of the Confederation of British Industry (EIG), the Sector Skills Strategy Group (SSSG), and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE XI). The guidance contained in the document represents current […]
Category: Announcements
New Guides for Firework Displays
EIG has taken over the production and publication of the obsolete HSE Guides – HSG123 (Working together on firework displays) and HSG 124 (Giving your own firework display) and has brought them up to date by including:- Details of new firework types Changes in the law Advice on smoke issues Advice on Risk Assessment and […]
Implementing SCEPYLT ( Electronic systems for approvals of explosives transfers)
UK Implementation of SCEPYLT (Electronic system for approvals of explosives transfers) From 1 October 2016 For further details please click here:UK Implementation of SCEPYLT (Electronic system for approvals of explosives transfers) – 1 October 2016
Fireworks e-petition debate – EIG Position
Although the petition addressed consumer items there is concern about the debate extending discussion to all use of fireworks. We have obvious sympathies with those affected but do not believe restrictions on use are merited, justified or would really be enforceable The key to managing consumer or public firework displays and their effect on people/animals […]
Assignment of Classification for Transport of Fireworks
Below is a letter to all holders of fireworks classifications. This letter describes the outcomes of the review of the period of validity of Competent Authority Documents for fireworks commissioned by Dr Daniels (HMCIE), provides an update on turnaround times and includes Dave Adams’ ‘top tips’ for complete applications: CEMHD7 – Letter to CAD […]