Do’s and don’ts for Diwali

YS Team

Diwali, once the epitome of fun and frolic, has today become a cause of concern, bringing with it pain, anguish and injuries.

Remember not to contribute to the accident graph, on this day. It is not, at all, difficult. All you have to do is—avoid carelessness, negligence and ignorance. If you are planning to burst fireworks at home this year, please take a few minutes to read these lines.

Do’s

·    Store your fireworks in a closed box somewhere in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children and animals.

·    Pets get frightened by fireworks. Always keep your pet indoors  when fireworks displays take place.

·    To ensure a safe and fun-filled Diwali, keep children under a watchful eye while playing with crackers.

·    Hold lighted sparklers away from the body.

·    Flying fireworks should be lit in open grounds.

·    Buy only legally manufactured fireworks and follow the warning and caution labels on their packings.

·    Keep a bucket of water handy— lest the untoward happens, and also to put used sparklers.

·    Read and follow the instructions given on each firework, carefully.

Don’ts

·         Never light fireworks inside the house.

·         Fire crackers and bombs should not be lighted while holding them with hands.

·         Never try to reignite fireworks that do not light at once.

·         Do not pocket fireworks.

·         Do not engage in dangerous pranks such as throwing lighted crackers at one

          another.

·         Never wear loose or flowing garments.

·         Never make an attempt to make your own fireworks.

·         Never throw left-over fireworks in a bonfire.

·         Do not light flying fireworks if there is a strong wind.

·         Enjoy yourself during Diwali season, by playing safe.