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The art of staying safe around fireworks
There's something about fireworks that spreads joy and delight. To see a shimmering array of colourful lights go off into the night sky or dazzling your guests with a bunch of sparklers on the lawn can be fun. However, every year, a number of fireworks-related accidents are reported in the local dailies. While handling fireworks, it's extremely important to follow a few basic safety precautions and tips.
Children, pets and personal safety
Do you have children at home? We bet they're the ones most excited about handling and enjoying fireworks. Please ensure that you read all the instructions carefully and communicate the same to your children. Also, always supervise their fireworks-related fun! Teenagers are especially fond of rockets and appropriate launchers should be used for the purpose. If you have teenage children at home, then do make sure that they are not consuming alcohol while using fireworks. They could also end up buying fireworks for sale from mobile vans or look for cheap fireworks from small stores. As an adult, all fireworks purchases should be vetted by you. Many pets have their favourite spots or dog/cat houses in the garden and the lawn. If you or your family members are handling fireworks in these areas, do ensure that your pets are safe at home. You may also want to consider investing in good quality fireworks gloves and masks.
Fireworks storage, the law and more
Remember to always store fireworks in metal boxes. Everything from roman candles to glow cups must be stored carefully in them. Also, remember to check if you're legally permitted to burst crackers in your area. If you choose to buy fireworks online, many reputed sites sell fireworks marked BS 7114, which is the British Standard. Basic precautions like standing back on lighting a firework, not lighting fireworks in areas that are densely population and staying away from fireworks that have malfunctioned are advised. At large social gatherings like weddings, where wedding fireworks are lit, a group of people must be assigned to look into the safety aspect and carry a first-aid kid. Also, before setting off fireworks indoors, do ensure that they're specifically indicated as indoor fireworks.
While taking care of the safety of your loved one and yourself, don't forget to have fun. Fireworks are often bought for special occasions. Buy fireworks from good quality sources, read the instructions carefully, even if they are the Christmas crackers you burst every year, and you could have a great celebration.
