Helium

Helium is a natural, non-flammable, non-toxic gas. There is no ecological damage resulting from the use of helium. It can be used safely either inside or outside.

• Never allow children or any unauthorised person to handle helium cylinders or to use balloon inflation equipment
• When inflating balloons, always point the balloon and inflator nozzle away from you.
• Remember to close the cylinder to ‘off’ after use.
• The canisters can be recycled by your local recycling centre.

 

Latex Balloons

  Fully inflated balloons do not present a hazard to young children and are often enjoyed at parties but popped balloons can be exceedingly dangerous.  Always use a balloon pump to inflate your balloons. Once a balloon has burst, immediately throw away the pieces. Children can be tempted to chew pieces of latex or even stretch them over their mouths to blow bubbles. There is a danger of the latex being drawn into the mouth and subsequently blocking airways. Latex balloons are made of latex, a natural product and decompose naturally.  Please discard of your balloons in a thoughtful way, away from wildlife and the countryside.  Add latex balloons to your recycling bin.