The Dos : –- Always keep the fireworks in a closed box.
- Store crackers away from sources of fire or ignition; also keep them away from the reach of toddlers.
- Read the instructions and follow all safety precautions instructed with regard to the use of fireworks.
- Burst crackers in open spaces like playgrounds and fields.
- While lighting the crackers, stand at an arm’s length, away from the Cracker.
- Discard used fireworks in a bucket of water this way you can avoid people from stepping on to and hurting their feet from used fireworks which are thrown on the ground.
- Keep buckets of water and blankets ready, in case a fire breaks out.
- Wear thick cotton clothes while bursting crackers, so as to ensure maximum safety from fire.
- While igniting Diwali aerial fireworks like rockets, ensure that they are not facing any opening like a window, door or an open building gate. If the rockets zoom into them, it may cause fire accidents.
- Wear footwear while lighting Diwali fireworks.
- Light only one firework at a time and one person should do it. Others should watch from a safe distance.
- Put your vehicles in a garage.
- Don’ts : –
- Don’t burn crackers in crowded, congested places, narrow lanes, near sources of fire or inside the house.
- Don’t let children burst crackers unaccompanied by an adult. Keep an eye on them constantly.
- Don’t put fireworks in your pocket. Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths in North America.
- Don’t dare to examine un-burst crackers.. leave it!! Light a new cracker.
- Avoid long loose clothes, as they are fast in catching fire.
- Strictly avoid using matches and lighters for bursting crackers for Diwali 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.
- Avoid bursting crackers on the roads-it could cause a major road accident.
- Never ever light a cracker while holding it in your hand. See to it that you put it down and then ignite it.
- Don’t keep your face close to the cracker while trying to light it.
- Never give any firework item to small children.
- When crackers take time or do not ignite immediately, do not keep in trying to burst them. Move away immediately. Throw some water to diffuse them.
