Fireworks - Spectacular to watch but if it goes wrong.....

The Insurance Institute of Perth and Dundee is delighted to announce that their next face to face CPD event will focus on the hazards and considerations for firework related incidents. Fireworks excite and enthrall, however, there are real risks of property damage and personal injury if fireworks are not correctly handled, or if they are poorly manufactured. This presentation will give a brief introduction to common types of fireworks and their construction. It will detail the common ways in which they can malfunction, either due to faulty items or mistakes by users. It will also provide details of the applicable legislation and available guidance for display operators and users. This is illustrated by case studies of actual incidents.

Learning Objectives

A basic understanding of the construction and types of fireworks

Common mistakes which can lead to property damage and personal injury

Failure methods of fireworks

Applicable legislation and available guidance

We are delighted to welcome back Graeme Campbell from Burgoynes. Graeme is a Partner in Burgoynes’ Glasgow Office. Before joining Burgoynes in 2002, Graeme worked as a Consulting Engineer and has over 12 years’ experience in the design and the site supervision of a wide variety of electrical engineering installations for industrial and commercial sites. Since 2002, Graeme has investigated over 1200 fires, explosions and engineering incidents on land and on marine vessels, both within the UK and overseas. Graeme has prepared reports for courtroom purposes and has given expert evidence in court and at arbitrations.

This event sees the return of an optional networking lunch at 12:30 with Graeme's talk to commence at 13:00