Tips for celebrating a safe Diwali

SKRAJ
2 Nov, 2013


Diwali is a time when the young and old play with fire and firecrackers because the festival of lights calls for the same. While bursting crackers can be fun, you'll need to be careful and take some precautions to ensure that you enjoy a safe Diwali.
Tips for celebrating a safe Diwali -

 Following are some tips, the do's and don'ts, for a safe Diwali from Arun Khazanchi, who is president of the Fire and Safety Association of India:

The Do's :

  1. - 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
  2. - Always buy fire works from licensed and reliable sellers
  3. - Keep small children away from the bursting area
  4. - 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
  5. - Read the label on the crackers and follow the instructions carefully
  6. - 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
  7. - Keep fireworks stock away while lighting a particular firework
  8. - Wear footwear while lighting fireworks
  9. - Keep a bucket full of water handy
  10. - Be prepared for emergency
  11. - Organize a community display of fireworks rather than individuals handling crackers
  12. - 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
  13. - Light only one firework at a time, by one person. Others should watch from a safe distance
  14. - In case of burns, pour large quantity of water on the affected area
  15. - In case of major burns, after extinguishing the fire, remove all smouldering clothes. Wrap the victim in a clean bed sheet
  16. - The patient should be taken to a burns specialist or a major hospital.Don't panic
  17. - In case of eye burns, wash the eye with tap water for 10 minutes and take the victim to a hospital

The Don'ts:

  1. - Do not wear nylon clothes. Prefer cottons while bursting crackers
  2. - Strictly avoid using matches and lighters for bursting crackers as they have open flames that can be dangerous
  3. - Never ignite aerial fireworks (like rockets) if there is any overhead obstruction present like trees and wires
  4. - Never ever leave a lit match, agarbatti (incense stick) or sparkler near unused crackers
  5. - Never experiment with crackers or make your own fire works
  6. - Avoid bursting fire works on roads
  7. - Never ever light a cracker in your hand. See to it that you put it down and ignite it
  8. - Don't keep your face close to the cracker while trying to light it
  9. - Do not throw fire works at people
  10. - Never give any firework item to small children
  11. - Never try to burst crackers indoors or from inside a vehicle
  12. - Do not have fire works in your pocket while igniting another
  13. - Do not tend to burst crackers when some one else is trying to ignite one
  14. - 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
  15. - Never try to light used fireworks
  16. - Do not ignite fireworks in any container
  17. - Do not approach immediately the misfired fireworks
  18. - Do not tamper with misfired fireworks
  19. - Do not wear loose, hanging clothes. Secure all clothes properly
  20. - Do not apply any cream or ointment or oil on burnt area

Source : TOI
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