DIWALI is approaching – bringing with it amazing firework displays, which will light up the sky throughout India. And although fireworks are great entertainment, accidents and injuries do happen and that's why it’s important to follow the safety precautions during the fireworks. Remember to stand well back and never go back to a firework once it has been lit. Sparklers are fun but they can reach temperatures 20 times the boiling point of water. Don't give them to children under five. And make sure children playing with sparklers wear gloves and hold them at arm's length, away from their body. Used sparklers can still be very hot, so when they’ve gone out put them hot end down in a bucket of water. Fireworks are an important part of the festival of lights – make sure you follow the precautions for firework, which will lead to a very safe and happy Diwali. When buying fireworks, make sure that the crackers are well known in the market or a branded firework. Some of the main precautions which is to be followed during cracking the fireworks are:
Take care of sparklers, if possible wear gloves to hold them and dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon as they are finished. Never give sparklers to children under five years old
Keep out the crackers from the place of fire or other immensely hot object.
Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately
NEVER throw fireworks
NEVER put fireworks in your pocket
Read the instructions carefully, using a torch. NEVER use a naked flame
Light fireworks at arm’s length using a taper or a firework lighter
Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit - it could explode in your face
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