Following are some tips, the do's and
don'ts, for a safe Deepavali from Doshti.com
The
Do's:
· Before bursting fire crackers look
for an open space and ensure there are no combustible and inflammatory things
around. If so remove them at once
·
Always buy fireworks from licensed
and reliable sellers
·
Keep small children away from the
bursting area
·
Use a sparkler, agarbatti (incense
stick) or a long fire wood to light a cracker as they keep you at a safe
distance and do not possess a naked flame
·
Read the label on the crackers and
follow the instructions carefully
· While igniting aerial fire works like
rockets ensure that they are not facing any opening like an open window, door
or an open building which may cause fire accidents
·
Keep fireworks stock away while lighting a particular
firework
·
Wear footwear while lighting
fireworks
·
Keep a bucket full of water handy
·
Be prepared for emergency
·
Organize a community display of
fireworks rather than individuals handling crackers
· Keep first aid and buckets of water
handy. In the event of fire, extinguish flame by pouring water from the
buckets. Every major fire is small when it starts
· Light only one firework at a time, by
one person. Others should watch from a safe distance
·
In case of burns, pour large quantity of water on the
affected area
·
In case of major burns, after
extinguishing the fire, remove all smouldering clothes. Wrap the victim in a
clean bed sheet
·
The patient should be taken to a
burns specialist or a major hospital. Don’t panic
·
In case of eye burns, wash the eye
with tap water for 10 minutes and take the victim to a hospital
The Don'ts:
·
Do
not wear nylon clothes. Prefer cottons while bursting crackers
· Strictly
avoid using matches and lighters for bursting crackers as they have open flames
that can be dangerous
· Never
ignite aerial fireworks (like rockets) if there is any overhead obstruction
present like trees and wires
·
Never
ever leave a lit match, agarbatti (incense stick) or sparkler near unused
crackers
·
Never
experiment with crackers or make your own fire works
·
Avoid bursting fire works on roads
·
Never
ever light a cracker in your hand. See to it that you put it down and ignite it
·
Don't
keep your face close to the cracker while trying to light it
·
Do
not throw fireworks at people
·
Never
give any firework item to small children
·
Never
try to burst crackers indoors or from inside a vehicle
·
Do
not have fireworks in your pocket while igniting another
·
Do
not tend to burst crackers when someone else is trying to ignite one
·
When
crackers take time or do not ignite immediately, do not indulge in trying to
burst them. Rush to a safe place immediately. Throw some water to diffuse them
·
Never
try to light used fireworks
·
Do not ignite fireworks in any
container
·
Do
not approach immediately the misfired fireworks
·
Do
not tamper with misfired fireworks
·
Do
not wear loose, hanging clothes. Secure all clothes properly
·
Do
not apply any cream or ointment or oil on burnt area
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