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Fireworks!!
- All we need is the excuse of an occasion, an event, or remembrance of a
moment in history to light one up and watch it go in flames with a look of
wonder in our eyes. Whether it is a personal wedding ceremony, or an
international sporting event for all, we get to enjoy this a little bit here
and there. But we get to see the real magic of fireworks at the fullest extent
when the time comes for the celebration of a new year all over the world at the
same time.
Most of us get to enjoy fireworks of New Year celebration from afar, be that in
front of a screen, in a crowd (which should be avoided now, thanks to the
nasty spread of COVID-19) or just being lonely on our rooftop. But some of
us, with a rooftop of our own, like to enjoy this a little bit more by
participating in cracking on fireworks themselves.
Almost each year, during new year celebrations with fireworks, many men, women,
and children get injured from that. A concise guideline of firework safety is
needed for them to follow strictly.
So, let’s crack open the case of fireworks safety measures and see what’s
inside:
Safety
First
If you plan to
celebrate this night with your own fireworks (that you bought, not made),
these precautions might help prevent potential severe injuries:
Rooftop
Space: Depending on the space of the roof, quantify your
stack of fireworks to be burned as well. If it the space is too small, it is
better to have smaller and lesser number of fireworks to lit up.
Keep
less Crowd: Be careful to keep the number of
people in your vicinity as less as possible. Because more people means more
unknown variables for things to go wrong.
Read
the Labels: Read the safety labels on the
fireworks before start lighting them up willy-nilly
Don’t
Fool Around: Never place any part of your body
over a firework device. Don’t carry fireworks in your pocket or throw them out.
Don’t direct rockets to other spectators. Don’t run around foolishly or playing
with others while using fireworks. Make sure not to drink alcohol when using
fireworks. You would want to stay sharp while enjoying yourself as well as
keeping people safe around you.
What’s
Done Is Done: Don’t try to relight the fireworks
that have not worked properly or just didn’t work at all. Let them rest in
pieces instead of putting yourself at the path of resting in peace.
Safety
Goggles: It’s a buzzkill, I know, but it is better to stay
safe than getting accidentally burning your skin or limbs with visible,
permanent damage. Just make sure the one who handles fireworks wears safety
goggles to protect the eyes from flying sparks or debris.
Ban
Bottle Rockets: Don't use bottle rockets. Their
flight paths are often erratic, and rocket launchers sometimes explode, sending
pieces of glass or metal flying.
Be
Alert: Keep a bucket of water or a water hose just in
case if there is a malfunction or fire. Keep fire extinguishers and first aid
kit near you as well. Make sure that the fire is out, and surroundings are safe
before leaving the rooftop. Also learn about the safety
measures if any fire accident goes out of control in your vicinity
which might help you to act quickly and save lives.
Medical
Emergency: Know basic first aid burn treatment techniques
before lighting fireworks. Manage the contact number of nearby hospital or
clinic & have a telephone nearby to be prepared to call for emergency
assistance if necessary. If clothing catches on fire, remove it instantly. Do
not administer painkillers which might affect the blood flow of the burned
area. Never rub eyes, put pressure on them or flush them with water that have
been injured by fireworks, it’ll make the situation worse. Instead of that,
cover the eyes gently with some form of cup and seek professional help.
One
at a Time: Light fireworks only one at a time. You will then
be able to enjoy the fireworks a bit longer with full satisfaction of watching
each of them going up in flames. If you try to do otherwise, you will literally
play with fire and potentially put yourself and others in the position of harm.
Larger display might cost you large too.
Remove
anything Flammable: Put out any naked flame sources and
cigarettes, paper pieces and other dry materials on the spot. Make sure to
remove all the safety net made of organic fibers if
you have a badminton court in your rooftop as well.
Buying from Reliable Sources
If doing
fireworks on your local area is BANNED due to safety protocol by law
enforcements, DON’T DARE TRYING TO DO OTHERWISE. Follow the Law. Don’t Play
with Fire (No pun intended).
Now that we shared
the caveat, let’s see what we can do if law enforcements do allow for us to
enjoy it:
Timing Matters: Purchase fireworks close to the celebration to avoid long-term storage hazards. There is no point buying these items way before new year celebration comes.
Secure Storage
Fire! Bad!: It’s a no brainer but keep the stored fireworks away from potential heat sources such as light bulbs, furnaces, engines, and other combustible materials as simple as a cigarette or a match.
Disposal
of the Damned
When
your fun ends, doesn’t mean the same for fireworks that you have spent too.
They almost have a horror movie vibe to reignite mysteriously if they are left
unattended. Let’s make sure that never happens:
Soak’em up!: Douse the spent fireworks by soaking them thoroughly in a bucket of water for several minutes to ensure that all their parts are extinguished. Some large fireworks may require overnight soaking before you dispose of them.
Wrap’em Tight: Wrap the soaked fireworks double time in waste disposal bags or plastic wrap to keep them from drying out.
Dump’em all!: Dispose of all firework debris, used matches, wrappers, and other materials pertaining to them in the trash can to prevent littering and water contamination from flammable chemical residue.
Follow
these procedures accordingly and have yourselves a nice celebration for the new
year.
Let’s bid the year 2021 adieu together and hope for a new sunshine with better chance
for humanity!
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