Tips for safe Diwali from fire and safety expert
Oct 24, 2008 - 5:02:20 PM
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- Do not wear loose, hanging clothes. Secure all clothes properly
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By IANS,
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New Delhi, Oct 24 - Following are some tips - the do's and don'ts - for a safe Diwali from Arun Khazanchi, who is president of the Fire and Safety Association of India:
The Do's:
- Before bursting fire crackers, look for an open space and ensure there are no combustible and inflammatory things around. If so remove them at once
- Always buy fire works from licensed and reliable sellers
- Keep small children away from the bursting area
- Use a sparkler, agarbatti - or a long fire wood to light a cracker as they keep you at a safe distance and do not possess a naked flame
- Read the label on the crackers and follow the instructions carefully
- While igniting aerial fire works like rockets ensure that they are not facing any opening like an open window, door or an open building which may cause fire accidents
- Keep fireworks stock away while lighting a particular firework
- Wear footwear while lighting fireworks
- Keep a bucket full of water handy
- Be prepared for emergency
- Organize a community display of fireworks rather than individuals handling crackers
- Keep first aid and buckets of water handy. In the event of fire, extinguish flame by pouring water from the buckets. Every major fire is small when it starts
- Light only one firework at a time, by one person. Others should watch from a safe distance
- In case of burns, pour large quantity of water on the affected area
- In case of major burns, after extinguishing the fire, remove all smouldering clothes. Wrap the victim in a clean bed sheet
- The patient should be taken to a burns specialist or a major hospital. Don't panic
- In case of eye burns, wash the eye with tap water for 10 minutes and take the victim to a hospital
The Don'ts:
- Do not wear nylon clothes. Prefer cottons while bursting crackers
- Strictly avoid using matches and lighters for bursting crackers as they have open flames that can be dangerous
- Never ignite aerial fireworks - if there is any overhead obstruction present like trees and wires
- Never ever leave a lit match, agarbatti - or sparkler near unused crackers
- Never experiment with crackers or make your own fire works
- Avoid bursting fire works on roads
- Never ever light a cracker in your hand. See to it that you put it down and ignite it
- Don't keep your face close to the cracker while trying to light it
- Do not throw fire works at people
- Never give any firework item to small children
- Never try to burst crackers indoors or from inside a vehicle
- Do not have fire works in your pocket while igniting another
- Do not tend to burst crackers when some one else is trying to ignite one
- When crackers take time or do not ignite immediately, do not indulge in trying to burst them. Rush to a safe place immediately. Throw some water to diffuse them
- Never try to light used fireworks
- Do not ignite fireworks in any container
- Do not approach immediately the misfired fireworks
- Do not tamper with misfired fireworks
- Do not wear loose, hanging clothes. Secure all clothes properly
- Do not apply any cream or ointment or oil on burnt area
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