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Accidents involving fireworks are often due to carelessness, negligence, and lack of knowledge. However, these incidents can be prevented by following a few simple safety guidelines. Enjoy the excitement of fireworks responsibly and avoid unnecessary risks. If you're planning to set off fireworks, please review these important safety tips:
Do's:
- Outdoor Use Only: Always light fireworks in an open outdoor space, away from flammable materials and structures.
- Authorized Products: Purchase fireworks only from reputable and authorized manufacturers.
- Single Ignition: Light one firework at a time, and ensure only one person is responsible for lighting it. Others should keep a safe distance.
- Inspect Parcels: Do not accept damaged fireworks. Ensure they are in good condition before use.
- Safe Storage: Keep fireworks in a safe, dry location until ready to use.
- Community Displays: Consider organizing community firework displays instead of individual use to minimize risks.
- Proper Ignition: Use a long safety fuse (நீண்ட தீக்குச்சி) to light fireworks and maintain a safe distance with your arm fully extended.
- Emergency Preparedness: Have two buckets of water nearby to extinguish flames if necessary. Address any small fires immediately.
- Burn Care: For minor burns, apply cool water. For major burns, remove any smoldering clothing and wrap the victim in a clean sheet. Seek immediate medical attention.
- Eye Safety: If someone experiences an eye burn, flush the eye with clean water for 10 minutes and seek medical help.
Don'ts:
- No Handheld Ignition: Never ignite fireworks while holding them.
- Avoid Bending Over: Don’t lean over fireworks when lighting them.
- No Containers: Do not light fireworks inside any container.
- Handle Misfires Cautiously: Don’t approach or tamper with misfired fireworks. Wait a safe amount of time before checking.
- No Homemade Fireworks: Refrain from attempting to create fireworks at home.
- Children and Fireworks: Keep small children away from fireworks and do not let them handle them.
- No Aiming: Avoid throwing or pointing fireworks at other people.
- Pocket Safety: Do not carry fireworks in your pocket.
- Safe Storage: Keep fireworks away from burning candles and diyas.
- Avoid Narrow Spaces: Light fireworks in open areas or parks, not in narrow lanes.
- Clothing Safety: Wear thick cotton clothing and avoid synthetic or loose garments.
- Avoid Ointments: Do not apply creams, ointments, or oils on burns.
- Safe Travel: When transporting a burn victim to a hospital, drive carefully and avoid reckless behavior.
