How to play safe with firecrackers

Don’t be overexcited while handling firecrackers. Play safe this Diwali keeping in mind the safety instructions.

Don’t get too excited while handling firecrackers. Play safe this Diwali keeping in mind the safety instructions.

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1. Avoid daredevilry:

Don’t be overexcited while handling firecrackers. Kids should always be accompanied by their parent, so that they don’t get hurt.

2. Read the instructions:

Read the manual provided with each firework carefully, since different crackers have different instructions. Never throw fireworks or lighted crackers randomly.

3. Mind the gap:

Always keep fireworks at arm’s length and away from the body before lighting the fuse.

4. Store well:

Do not carry fireworks in your pockets; keep them in their packet till you intend to use them. Do not put them in a place where the temperature is too high. Also, make sure you don’t store them in tins, glass jars or bottles.

5. Space matters:

Light crackers in an open space and never inside a house. Also, never try to put them out in a closed container. Make sure you light them on a smooth, flat surface, away from the house, dry leaves and flammable materials.

HTC (With inputs from Dr Rajiv Chhabra, Artemis Health Institute)