Celebrate safely
Do
- • Light crackers in open areas, away from buildings and vehicles
- • Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby
- • Wear cotton clothes and footwear
- • Use a long incense stick or sparkler to light
- • Always supervise children
- • Follow the instructions printed on the pack
Don't
- • Don't light crackers in your hand
- • Don't re-light a dud — soak it in water
- • Don't wear loose synthetic clothing
- • Don't burst crackers near hospitals or animals
- • Don't store crackers near heat or flames
- • Don't burst crackers during restricted hours