A little precaution could add more sparkle to your Diwali
this year. We at GroupL have compiled a list of simple do’s and don’ts which will
help you celebrate a safe Diwali!
Clothing
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Wear thick, cotton clothes while bursting fire
crackers. Avoid synthetic material and loose clothes as they can catch fire
more easily. Be mindful of long, dangly duptta’s. When bursting fire crackers,
wear closed footwear.
Candles / Diya’s
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Keep candles / diya’s out of reach of children
and pets.
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Keep candles / diya’s out of draughts and away
from curtains, other fabrics or furniture, which could catch fire.
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Place your candles / diya’s strategically on
heat resistance surfaces and blow them out before you sleep at night.
Fire – Crackers
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Only buy fire crackers from licensed shops.
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Store fire crackers out of reach of toddlers and
away from any source of fire or ignition.
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Burst fire crackers in open space, not in your
house.
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Keep sand, bucket of water and blankets handy
incase a fire breaks out.
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While lighting fire – crackers, keep arm’s
length distance. Hold sparklers away from body. Do not bend over fire – cracker
when lighting.
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Discard used fire – works in a bucket of water.
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Children must always be supervised when bursting
fire crackers.
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Do not burst fire – crackers while holding the
cracker in your hand.
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Do not keep fire – works in your pocket.