Do’s and Don’ts on Fire Safety
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are often an essential part of celebrations such as Diwali, weddings, and other joyful occasions. However, the use of fireworks without proper safety measures can turn these happy events into tragedies. Following these safety precautions can help ensure a safer and more enjoyable celebration.
Fireworks are often an essential part of celebrations such as Diwali, weddings, and other joyful occasions. However, the use of fireworks without proper safety measures can turn these happy events into tragedies. Following these safety precautions can help ensure a safer and more enjoyable celebration.
Do’s:
1. Read Instructions: Carefully read the safety instructions and precautions on fireworks before use.
2. Prepare Safety Measures: Always have a bucket of water and sand ready when igniting fireworks.
3. Dispose Properly: After use, immerse spent fireworks like sparklers and rockets in a bucket of water or dry sand.
4. Secure Windows: Close all windows and openings in your home to prevent lighted crackers from entering.
5. Supervise Children: Ensure that children are supervised by adults while handling fireworks. Play in open areas whenever possible.
6. Keep Distance: Avoid setting off rockets, flowerpots, and other flying crackers near thatched roofs and hay stacks.
7. Wear Safe Clothing: Opt for tight cotton clothing while handling fireworks.
8. Treat Burns: In case of burns, pour cold water on the affected area until pain subsides and consult a doctor.
Don’ts:
1. No Unsuitable Lighting: Never allow children to light fireworks without adult supervision.
2. Don’t Relight: Do not attempt to relight fireworks that fail to ignite.
3. Maintain Distance: Avoid lighting fireworks close to buildings.
4. Avoid Flames: Do not leave lighted oil lamps, incense sticks, or candles unattended on the floor or near fireworks.
5. No Indoor Fireworks: Do not use fireworks inside the house.
6. Don’t Hold: Avoid holding flowerpots, hand bombs, or other fireworks in your hands during display.
7. Keep Children Away: Ensure children are kept away from dangerous and high-sounding firecrackers.
8. Avoid Shops: Do not set off fireworks near firecracker shops.
9. Don’t Throw: Avoid throwing lighted firecrackers indiscriminately.
Preventive Tips:
1. Handle Lamps Carefully: Take care when handling burning lamps.
2. Avoid Smoking in Bed: Never smoke in bed or throw burning cigarettes carelessly.
3. Store Safely: Keep inflammable liquids away from the kitchen hearth.
4. Check Wiring: Ensure all electrical wiring in the house is safe and up to date.
5. Extinguish Fires: Make sure kitchen fires are completely extinguished before bedtime.
6. Keep Hay Away: Store hay away from the house.
7. Space in Construction: Ensure houses are built with sufficient space around them.
8. Safe Fireworks Use: Enjoy fireworks with the supervision of responsible adults.
9. Safe Storage: Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children.
10. Care with Agarbathi: Place burning incense sticks or diyas carefully away from religious photos.
11. Wind Conditions: Avoid making fires in windy conditions.
12. Gas Safety: Properly close gas cylinder regulators and use original pipes.
In Case of Fire:
1. Contact Authorities: Immediately call the Fire Station at 101 or the nearest Police Station at 100. Provide the correct address and route.
2. Clear the Area: Keep roads clear when you hear the fire alarm.
3. Avoid Interference: Do not disturb the fire brigade during their operations.
4. Prevent Crowds: Avoid gathering crowds that can hinder firefighting efforts.
5. Seek Help: Shout for help and assist in evacuating victims.
6. Protect Belongings: Safeguard personal belongings from theft.
7. Assist in Evacuation: Help fire victims reach medical assistance if needed.
10 Fire Safety Rules for Kids
1. Avoid Matches and Lighters: Do not play with matches or lighters. Inform an adult immediately if you find them.
2. Smoke Detectors: Ask your parents to install smoke detectors on every floor and in sleeping areas. Know their locations.
3. Test Detectors: Remind your parents to test smoke detectors monthly and teach everyone to recognize the alarm sound.
4. Change Batteries: When clocks are adjusted for Daylight Savings, have your parents change the smoke alarm batteries.
5. Escape Plan: In a fire, do not hide. Go outside immediately. Never hide in closets or under beds.
6. Fall & Crawl: Stay low to avoid smoke and use the back of your hand to check if doors are hot. Find an alternate escape route if necessary.
7. Stop, Drop, and Roll: If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll to extinguish the flames. Shout for help but avoid running.
8. Practice Escapes: Have an escape plan and practice it. Know two ways out of every room and ensure windows open easily.
9. Meeting Place: Choose a safe meeting place outside, like a tree or driveway end, to confirm everyone is safe. Never re-enter a burning building.
10. Emergency Numbers: Know your local emergency number and place stickers with these numbers on your refrigerator and telephones. If a fire occurs, send one family member to call the fire department from a neighbour’s phone.