WHITE HANDFLARES (ANTI-COLLISION)

WARNING:

Distress signals and flares are safety products : they must be used with the utmost care and only in an emergency at sea. Always point signals and flares outboard/downwind. Do not point at people. Do not use if damaged or dented. Do not use after expiry date. Store in a dry place, easily accessible and away from source of heat. Read instructions carefully before use. All instructions for flares and distress signals are in English.

Distress signals and flares must be used with safety precautions:

Wear protection gloves before you pull the ignition system
Never point a distress flare at a person
Hold the flare downwind at arm's length above the water
Do not look at the burning flare, turn your head
When burning is over, put it in a bucket of water to cool down. Keep it on board until you bring it back to a bespoke collection station.
Never use a flare that has past its expiry date.

Safe disposal of marine distress signals and flares

We committed to preserving the health and safety of people as well as the environment.
Time expired or used marine pyrotechnics must be disposed of in strict compliance with local regulations. 
Plastimo recommends that you contact your local council or maritime rescue co-ordination centre, to be informed of the rules in force locally and the disposal facilities available.