Stay Safe this Diwali
Diwali is a time for fun and celebration. Nevertheless, every year, we read about accidents and mishaps. Here are some tips on how to have a safe Diwali.
- Buy only branded fireworks from licensed shops.
- Crackers must be stored in covered boxes, away from sources of fire and from the reach of children.
- Adults must read the instructions and safety precautions and explain these to youngsters
- Before beginning your fireworks celebrations, keep buckets of water, sand, blankets, aloe vera gel and ointment for burns ready as a precautionary measure.
- Ensure that crackers are burst in large open spaces.
- Children should always be accompanied by adults when they burst crackers.
- Footwear is a must while bursting crackers and watching fireworks.
- Crackers must be lit at arm’s length. Never keep your face close to the source of fire while lighting a cracker.
Crackers should not be kept in shirts or pant pockets.- Burnt crackers should be discarded in a bucket of water to prevent burning people’s feet by accident.
- For rockets, ensure that the area is clear from any obstacle such as trees, windows, doors, gates, sunshades, etc.
- Only one person should light a cracker at a time. Avoid lighting more than one cracker, especially flower pots, ground chakras, etc. Take the candle or incense stick to the crackers rather than vice versa.
- Never try lighting a cracker by placing it on your palm.
- Vehicles must be parked away from places of celebration.
- Wear thick cotton clothes while bursting crackers. Avoid synthetic or loose-flowing ensembles.
- Crackers should never be burst in crowded places, narrow streets, inside the house, near any source of fire, electric boxes, etc.
- Don’t examine un-burst crackers. It is dangerous.
- Don’t throw crackers, as it may land on a passer-by or a child.
- Trying to make your own fireworks by mixing contents or experimenting with crackers, is hazardous!
- Small children should not be given crackers.
- Don’t try to light crackers that have not burst.
- Wear ear plugs while bursting bombs.
- Keep flower pots and chakras on even, flat ground while lighting them.