Safety

Maybe phrase - "Children dont try to repeat it at home" sounds fun, but there is truth in it.

While fireworks are indeed very fun to have around to celebrate, they can also be very dangerous. Accidents are usually due to careless negligence or ignorance. However, it is very easy to avoid disaster if you follow a few basic tips. First off, fireworks should be handled with respect, due to their ability to cause serious injury and property damage. To avoid these, you should follow the following list of dos and don'ts:

DOs:

1. Keep your fireworks in a dry, cool place out of reach of children until ready to be used.
   
   
2. Keep all pets indoors to keep them from being startled by the loud noise and lights.
   
   
3. Always have a bucket of water or hose handy in case of emergency.
   
   
4. Always light fireworks on a hard, flat and level surface to insure the stability of the items. Grass is generally not suitable for any item intended to be used in an upright position. (If lighting fireworks on grass, lay down a flat wooden board for a shooting surface.)
   
   
5. Keep the audience (and particularly children) a safe distance away from the shooting site. Always light your fireworks in a clear open area away from buildings, vehicles and shrubbery. A minimum clear radius of 30 feet for fountains and other ground-based items and 100 yards for any aerial product is recommended. You should avoid lighting the fireworks in any area where there is dry grass or brush that could catch fire or near any flammable items. Never use fireworks indoors. Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
   
   

DONTs

1. Never allow small children to come near fireworks.
   
   
2. Never try to modify fireworks or make your own.
   
   
3. Never try to relight a "dud" explosive that didn't go off at first.
   
   
4. Please do not consume any alcohol while lighting any fireworks. Fireworks must be used only by individuals who act in a responsible manner and who are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are impaired when you use fireworks, you increase the possibilities of misuse and injury.
   
   
5. Do not carry fireworks in your pocket. Always be careful in handling fireworks to prevent dropping them. Never smoke when handling fireworks.
   
   
6. Be cautious of lighting any fireworks during strong wind conditions. The fireworks should be lit with the prevailing wind blowing away from the spectators. If there is a significant wind shift during the time you are lighting the fireworks, the shooting site should be rearranged to accommodate the wind shift or the shooting should be stopped.
   
   

These are sure simple rules but always there is someone who'll not follow them.

• Cool the burn or scald with cold water for at least 10 minutes.
• Cut around material sticking to the skin - don't pull it off.
  
  
• Don't touch the burn or burst any blisters.
  
  
• Cover the burn with clean, non-fluffy material - cling film is ideal - to prevent infection.
  
  
• If clothing catches fire, get the person to stop, drop to the floor and roll them in heavy material like a curtain.
  
  
• Get advice from your doctor or accident and emergency department at your local hospital.
  
  

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