However, a little precaution could add more sparkle to Diwali, and even a bit of callousness could lead to fatal consequences. Every year, the festival sees a considerable number of burn emergency, trauma and respiratory emergencies. Thanks to our carelessness, we end up spoiling the festive spirit hurting ourselves in various ways.

 

Expert say that emergencies are uncertain and can happen to anyone and any point of time, hence it is also equally important that while enjoying the festival proper care is taken. Emergencies during Diwali occur mainly because of unsafe bursting of crackers and not taking proper precaution while lightening lamps. While, excessive eating of sweets and unhygienic foods leads to acute abdomen or food positioning. Also too much of dust and smoke of crackers leads to respiratory problem, so precautions are necessary, say experts.

 

Precautions

- Burst crackers in open spaces and keeping a safe distance

- Do not light oil lamps and crackers at home

- Ensure fire extinguishers are in working condition

- Do not keep stock of crackers near fire

- Staircase and refuge area should be kept free to escape while in emergency

- Do not overload an electric socket, just in order to have a brighter Diwali

- Approach roads should be kept free for passage of fire brigade vehicles

- Don't use powder or ghee or any other home remedies on burnt body surface, this always creates a chance of infection.

- In case of any emergency, rush to the nearest hospital.

 

Sourse : Times of India