Diwali precautions Do's and Dont's -Most Useful for all to celebrate Diwali Festival

Diwali is popularly known as the festival of lights. It is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For most Hindus and Indians, Diwali is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated with families performing traditional activities together in their home.

In case of Injuries.


* Avoid any kind of friction or pressure on the burnt area.
* Cover the area of the burn with moist sterile bandage (do not use blanket or towel for covering the burns)
* If you happen to suffer from any burns splash tap water (not ice water), on the affected area. Repeat the process till the burning sensation reduces.
* If fingers or toes are burned, try and separate them with dry, sterile, non-adhesive dressings. Rush the victim to the hospital immediately.
* Make sure the burned victim is breathing. If the victim’s airway is blocked open the airway, and if necessary begin rescue breathing

* Consult the doctor as soon as possible for proper medication. Consult an ophthalmologist immediately in case of eye injuries.

Don’ts


* Avoid long loose clothes, as they are fast in catching fire.
* Don’t remove burnt clothing (unless it comes off easily), but do ensure that the victim is not still in contact with smoldering materials.
* Don’t try to burst the blisters.
* Don’t burn crackers in crowded, congested places, narrow lanes, near sources of fire or inside the house.
* Don’t let children burst crackers unaccompanied by an adult. Keep an eye on them constantly.
* Don’t put fireworks in your pocket.
* Don’t cover crackers with tin containers or glass bottles for extra sound effect.
* Don’t dare to examine un-burst crackers…leave it!! Light a new cracker
* Don’t show the Dare-devilry of lighting crackers on own hands. One tends to light bombs, by bringing them close to the candle or incense, rather than bringing the incense close to the bomb. Avoid doing such feats, as there are chances of the firework falling on someone passing by.
The Do’s
* Take care and light crackers at arms length using a taper.
* While lighting the crackers, stand at an arm’s length, away from the Cracker.
* Discard used fireworks in a bucket of water This way you can avoid people from stepping on to and hurting their feet from used fireworks which are thrown on the ground.
* Keep buckets of water and blankets ready, incase a firebreaks out
* Wear thick cotton clothes while bursting crackers, so as to ensure maximum safety from fire
* If your clothes happen to catch fire, do not panic just drop down on the ground and roll.
* Make sure you buy Fireworks from a licensed shop
* Always keep the fireworks in a closed box
* Store crackers away from sources of fire or ignition, also keep them away from the reach of toddlers.
* Read the instructions and follow all safety precautions instructed with regard to the use of fire works.
* Burst crackers in open spaces like playgrounds and fields.
Store your fireworks safely:
In a closed box, somewhere cool and dry, out of reach of children and animals and away from all sources of heat, until the time they're needed. Locked away is best. Don't keep the box under the stairs or in a passageway. 

• Use fireworks only outdoor.
• Buy fireworks of authorized/reputed manufacturers only.
• Light only one firework at a time, by one person. Others should watch from a safe distance.
• Keep the fireworks to be used at a safer place.
• Organize a community display of fireworks rather than individuals handling crackers.
• Always use a long candle/'phooljhari' for igniting fire crackers and keep elbow joint straight to increase the distance between the body and the crackers.