The British Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced the launch of a new information campaign timed for the fireworks season. The main aim of the initiative is to draw public attention to the fact that setting off fireworks in one's own garden can have a significant impact on neighbours and those around them. As part of the campaign, organisers remind people that the loud sounds of fireworks can frighten domestic and wild animals, cause stress to elderly people, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as people with autism and heightened sensitivity to noise. The campaign's authors urge citizens to warn neighbours in advance about planned fireworks displays and, where possible, choose quieter alternatives for celebrations. Beyond raising awareness about the social aspects of using pyrotechnics, OPSS has published practical safety recommendations. These include using only factory-made fireworks, following manufacturer's instructions, storing pyrotechnics in places inaccessible to children, and having fire-extinguishing materials nearby, such as buckets of water or sand. The importance of maintaining a safe distance when setting off fireworks and the need to supervise children and pets during fireworks events is also emphasised. The campaign is being conducted ahead of the traditional fireworks season in Britain, when the number of incidents related to the misuse of pyrotechnics traditionally increases. Organisers hope that raising awareness will help reduce the number of injuries and conflicts between neighbours, and make celebrations safer for all members of society.