PGIMER issues advisory for safe use of firecrackers

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PGIMER issues advisory for safe use of firecrackers

Wednesday, 07 November 2018 | PNS | Chandigarh

The School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh on Tuesday issued an advisory for the safe use of firecrackers saying there is an upward trend of patients with firecracker-related injuries around Diwali in hospitals.

"It is high time to think and act on reducing the detrimental indulgence of fireworks on our environment and health," it said in the advisory, adding that all accidents or mishaps due to fireworks occur as a result of carelessness, negligence and ignorance.

do’s

  • Buy Fireworks from the licensed shop.  
  • Handle firecrackers carefully. Read and follow the safety precautions issued with the fireworks
  • Keep fireworks in a closed box and away from the source of fire
  • When bursting crackers, prefer open spaces like playgrounds and stand back while lighting the crackers. Also, make sure that the crackers are at arm’s length
  • Keep a couple of buckets of water handy for putting out fires.
  •  Use a long candle/'phooljhari' for igniting firecrackers and keep elbow joint straight to increase the distance between the body and the crackers.
  •  Don't ignite fireworks while holding them.
  •  Have an adult accompany children while bursting crackers.
  •  Wear well-fitting cotton clothes.
  •  Wear shoes or slippers while bursting crackers.
  • Put the spent sparklers/ used fireworks in a bucket of water as soon as you’ve used them.
  •  Don’t dare to examine un-burst crackers! Light a new one instead
  •  In case of burns, splash tap water and repeat the process till the burning sensation reduces and seek medical help.
  •  Wash the eye with plenty of water then rush the victim to the hospital.
  • Always use spectacles for the safety of eyes.

don’t

  •  Buy firecrackers from street vendors. 
  •  Carry or throw firecrackers for fun.
  •  Have flammable materials like wood, electrical cables, fuel, lighted lamps etc. around where ou store or light fireworks.
  •  Burst crackers in crowded areas.
  •  Let your children burst crackers on their own.
  •  Wear long, loose synthetic clothes while lighting crackers. The loose ends can catch fire.
  •  Light crackers bare foot.
  •  Leave spent sparklers on the ground.
  •  Ignore a burn injury.
  •  Ignore an eye burn

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