Diwali is the most important festival for which all of us desperately wait. It is the 'festival of lights' when we love to wear new dresses, draw rangoli outside the house, involve in rituals, light diyas and burn crackers. It is important to follow safe and eco-sensitive Diwali practices and enjoy this festival of happiness.
Things that you can look for to avoid injuries:
Burning crackers pollutes the air and causes noise pollution too but you can opt for green crackers. Do not wear synthetic and loose clothes while lighting diyas, candles, or crackers. Always stand at an arm's distance while lighting crackers and diyas.
Don't let Diwali celebrations harm you or anyone including animals like stray dogs. Discard the crackers in a bucket of sand or water to prevent injury to your feet and to minimise litter. It is good practice to keep a bucket full of water or a fire extinguisher in the vicinity while lighting the candles and bursting the crackers.
Always wear shoes while bursting crackers. Never pick up firecrackers which have failed to explode, this can cause severe hand injuries.
In the case of minor burns, pour ample amounts of water over the burnt area till the burning sensation completely stops. Never apply agents like toothpaste or blue ink over the burnt area. Remove any constricting items like rings or bangles immediately, as swelling sets in later, making their removal difficult.
In the event of clothes catching fire, stop, drop, and roll. To elaborate, stop wherever you are without running, which can further flare up the fire. Drop or lie down wherever you are, to avoid the fire extending to your face. Roll over the ground to limit the oxygen supply. In most cases, this will control the fire. Use a thick rug to cut off the air, thus extinguishing the fire. In the event of any eye injury, do not rub the eye but wash the eye with clean water and consult the eye specialist.
