Safety measures in Deepawali

1. First aid:

It is very important to maintain the first aid box within reach when you are celebrating Diwali. This is very helpful in the process of avoiding injuries. If minor injuries take place, we can easily eliminate the risk of serious injuries with the help of first aid box. Hence, do not forget to keep the first aid box close by before starting your Diwali celebration. Also, make sure that your first aid box contains all the necessary requirements such as plasters of different shapes and sizes, disposable sterilized gloves, tweezers, triangular bandages, antiseptic creams, and scissors etc. See that all the necessary requirements are available in your first aid box.

2. Prefer high-quality crackers:

Always prefer to celebrate Diwali with the high-quality crackers. For this, you are required to visit the legally permitted stores. We can see a lot of stores in our area from which we can get crackers. But, if these stores are not legally approved, the crackers which these stores provide can be unsafe. Crackers are now widely available at e-commerce portals also.

3. Cotton Clothes:

Another vital safety tip for which you need to play an utmost attention is the clothing. It has also become the most effective safety measures which you need to follow during Diwali. Give preference to cotton clothes. Avoid synthetic materials on the Diwali night. Also, say no to loose fitting clothing. Try to cover the body as much as you can so as to avoid any injuries. You need to wear shoes as well. Tie your hair back. Wear caps. Make use of safety goggles.

4. Supervise your children:

You need to supervise your children for ensuring their safety. This is one of the most important safety measures to be followed during the Diwali celebrations. Children love the crackers and fireworks. Sometimes, they can mishandle the crackers. This situation can be avoided when the help of appropriate guidance and instructions. Parents should always play an active role in supervising the children. They should instruct the children on how to use the firecrackers. Tell them the dangers which can take place if the crackers are used carelessly.

5. Say NO to firecrackers inside room:

We all know that children love the crackers a lot. With a lot of love towards the crackers, they can be tempted to use firecrackers inside the room. This should be avoided at any cost. Educate them it is not a fun to use firecrackers inside the house. In fact, it can lead to severe and serious fire accidents. Tell your children strictly that crackers are only for outside use. As soon as you purchase some crackers for them, ensure that the crackers are in safe place.

6. Discard the used crackers properly:

You need to dispose of the crackers properly once you use them. Do this with utmost care. Place the used firecrackers in the sand or bucketful of water. This process is helpful to put out the heat. Your children can get the idea of relighting the crackers which were already used. This idea should be avoided. Tell your children that they cannot reuse the crackers. Used crackers must be discarded properly.

7. Wear Slippers:

Wearing slippers is also one of the most important safety measures to be taken during Diwali. There is always a risk of facing injuries during Diwali. We can avoid these risks by wearing slippers. Wear slippers and light firecrackers from the safe distance. If your children are not aware of the importance of wearing slippers, tell them about the risks.