Do's

•  Burst crackers in an open space and make sure that there is no combustible or inflammatory substance around.

•  Always purchase fireworks from licensed sellers.

• Do remember to read the instructions printed on the label of cracker, especially if the cracker is new to use.

• Store firework in a closed container and keep them away from any inflammatory or combustible substances around. While burning the cracker, maintain safe distance.

• While bursting crackers, tie your hair properly, especially if you have long hair

• Keep a watch on what you wear. Avoid wearing long and loose clothes as they are likely to catch fire. Instead, wear fitted cotton clothes.

• Make sure that your child bursts crackers under your supervision. Take special care of kids.

• If the noise of crackers is deafening, put cotton plugs in your ears to avoid damage.

• People with any kind of respiratory problems must stay indoors.

• Make sure to remove any inflammable object from your roof top

• Wear footwear while lighting fireworks.

• Wear footwear while lighting fireworks.                                       Dos

                                     Don'ts

•  Don’t light crackers in hand

•  Don’t leave the firecrackers around burning candles and diyas.

•  Never burst crackers near electric poles and wires.

•  Never throw half burnt crackers, they may fall on an inflammable object and ignite fire

•  Don’t wear silk and synthetic fabric outdoors.

•  Avoid using open fire (matches or lighters) for bursting crackers. Instead, use sparkler, long fire wood or agarbatti to burst a cracker.

•  Don’t ever try to burst crackers inside any vehicle

•  Avoid tampering with crackers if they take longer to burst. Maintain safe distance from the cracker and pour water to diffuse it.