zip.in Blog Most Important Tips for Safe and Joyful Diwali

Diwali is the festival of beautiful lights and crackers, we celebrate and share the happiness with friends, family and relatives. To make the festival more colourful, we decorate home with flowers, Diya's, lights, make special Prasadam offer to Goddess Lakshmi Devi, pray for good future, wear new cloths, buy fireworks, with all these festivals becomes beautiful and memorable. But, it becomes memorable only when you follow the basic safety tips during the festival.Fireworks Safety TipsFireworks are everyone's favorite, right from kids to elderly aged people. But every year we see many tragic accidents caused during Diwali. With a little caution and awareness, we can prevent accidents and injuries this Diwali. Let's look into the do's and don'ts this festive season for a safe and healthy Diwali. The Do's 1. Before purchasing the fireworks or crackers check its quality, you must buy crackers from a good legal manufactured and licensed company. Quality crackers reduce the risk of dangerous accident.2. Cover the fireworks or crackers in a closed box. Keep them away from children and sources of fire.3. Before lighting or firing the crackers read the instructions, safety precautions given on the fireworks pack carefully and follow them strictly.4. Best place to burst crackers is in open space ground. While lighting them stand little far or maintain an arm's length gap.5. Burnt crackers or used fireworks should be discarded in a bucket full of water, by following this you can avoid individuals stepping on it and getting hurt.6. Wear tight, thick cotton clothes while playing with crackers. Keep a thick blanket and bucket of water in case of any fire.7. Wear footwear and light only one cracker at a time. It is good to avoid multiple fireworks by multiple persons.8. First aid kit should be kept aside, in case of small, minor injury it can be treated immediately. In case of minor burn, pour cold water on the burnt area till the burning sensation subsides.9. If you have pets at home, keep them away from the firecrackers and do not leave them alone. Because Diwali and crackers can be agonizing for the animals.10. In case of fire accident, call 101. The Don'ts 1. Do not place Diya's, candles near flammable materials like paper, wood or cloth.2. Never burst crackers in crowded areas, narrow places, near source of fire, inside house and in front of pets.3. Do not light crackers on your hands, some tend to light bombs and bring them closer. Avoid doing such type of acts, because there are chances of the fireworks falling on other people who are passing by.4. Avoid using matches, lighters for burning the crackers, that might be dangerous. One can use Aagarbatti (incense stick) to light the bombs and other fireworks. After usage, discard them, never leave them on the ground.5. Avoid bursting fireworks on roads, small lanes and closed areas to avoid major accidents.6. Do not put your face closer to the fireworks while lighting. Do not wear nylon clothes as they can catch fire quickly.7. Do not throw lighted crackers at people. Make sure parents should be with their children while lighting the crackers. Do not give fireworks for small kids.8. When a cracker do not light immediately or if it takes more time. Do not leave that, put some water on it to diffuse them.9. Do not cover cracker with glass, tin, bottles or any closed containers for extra sound, it is dangerous.10. Never burn or light crackers near electric wires or poles. By following these above important tips, you can be safe and make your festival more enjoyable. You can buy delicious sweets, all puja products and fireworks for best price at zip.in. To make your home more beautiful you can buy Diwali lights, Diya's and many other decorative materials online. Zip.in wishes you a Very Happy and Safe Diwali.