Some handy safety tips while celebrating Deepavali!
Posted on: 13/Nov/2020 3:23:32 PM
Firecrackers safety points
Deepavali means crackers first! So, here are some safety tips while handing firecrackers for you to adhere to without lax!
- Store firecrackers in a closed box in a safe location while ensuring that they are away from the reach of children.
- Maintain a distance of an arm’s length while lighting firecrackers, and at least five metres while watching.
- Make sure a responsible adult accompanies children bursting firecrackers.
- Light firecrackers ONLY IN OPEN SPACES!
- Keep buckets of water and blankets ready, in case a fire breaks out.
- Keep small portable extinguishers handy for urgent use.
- Make sure you buy fireworks from a licensed shop.
- Discard used fireworks in a bucket of water. This saves people from unknowingly stepping on it.
- Don’t burn firecrackers in crowded, congested places or narrow lanes.
- Don’t light firecrackers on your hands.
- Do not light firecrackers near electric wires or poles.
- Avoid firecrackers with high decibel sounds.
So, let us celebrate a cracker-safety Deepavali!
Other Deepavali-special aspects
1. Lamps/diyas: These can lead to accidental fires. Follow these safety rules:
- Make sure you keep the lamps away from curtains and other inflammable objects.
- Avoid lighting diyas or candles near electrical wiring.
- Place lamps on the ground or a flat surface.
- Keep babies and pets away from diyas.
- Keep doorways clear, so that small children don’t trip on diyas.
2. Clothing: Pleased do dress right for Deepavali as well as while lighting firecrackers. Here are a few tips:
- Avoid wearing clothes made of synthetic material, as these can catch fire easily.
- Choose comfortable cotton clothes.
- Be cautious with dupattas and long sarees as these could brush against candles or lamps.
- Dress up your children in comfortable cotton clothes, which are not too loose or flowing.
3. Food safety: Make sure that all your meals are prepared hygienically and are safe to eat. Here is what you can do:
- Buy sweets and other snacks from reputed stores that maintain hygiene.
- Avoid street food as much as possible.
- Always keep your food covered.
- Infants and elders: The noise pollution and the extreme smoke during Deepavali may harm the elderly, pregnant women as well as infants. Follow these health tips:
Other aspects:
- Stay indoors as much as possible.
- Avoid congested areas high in pollution.
- Wear earplugs if required.
In case of any untoward incident, please visit the Centre for Accident and Emergency. Call the related emergency number for any assistance.
So, let us have the fullest enjoyment of the festival of lights! Let us indulge in festivities with care and caution towards the environment, towards other people as well towards pets also.
