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Tips to Enjoy a Safe Diwali

02-11-2013
2nd December 2013

Happy & Safe Diwali

Tips to Enjoy a Safe Diwali

Follow some basic safety precautions while lighting fireworks this year, to have a safe, injury
free Diwali. Enjoy yourself with family and friends and play safely. It is a time of joy and
celebration so keep it that way.

What to Do

Light fireworks outside the house. This may sound simple, but some kids might try

lighting sparklers inside the house, increasing the risk of fire accidents.

Clear the area of all flammable material before you start setting off the fireworks.

Keep young children away from firecrackers.

Ensure that there is adult supervision when kids enjoy with fireworks.

Use Agarbattis to light crackers - they are safer than using sparklers as they have a

contained burning area.

Wear clothes that fit close to your body while playing with fireworks. Loose flowing

clothes are not a good idea.

Light a firecracker and quickly move away.

If a firecracker or flower pot does not burn on the first try, do not try to light it again.

There is a good chance that it might burst unexpectedly. Instead, douse duds with water

and then dispose them safely.

Put burnt fireworks inside a metal container to safely dispose them later. Do not leave

them lying around. If any human or animal steps on a hot firework, it can cause severe
burns.

Light aerial display fireworks like rockets on open grounds.

Keep fire extinguishers or buckets of water ready to deal with any accidental fire.

Make a note of emergency numbers to call in case of accidents.

Keep very young children and pets inside the house when lighting fireworks.


What Not to Do

Do not ever try to light fireworks while holding them in your hands.

Do not keep burning candles or lamps near your firework store.

Do not try to light more than one firecracker at a time.

Do not point fireworks like rockets towards buildings.

Do not burst crackers in the middle of the road.

Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or inside a vehicle.

Do not try to make homemade firecrackers out of used fireworks. They are extremely

dangerous and unpredictable.

Do not wear nylon or synthetic fabrics when lighting crackers. Well fitting cotton clothes

are the best when you are playing with fireworks.

Do not bend over fireworks after lighting them, to see if they have been ignited. They

could go off and cause serious injury.


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