How to treat minor firecracker related burns?

“The tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of about 2,000 F, this is hot enough to cause melting of gold and third-degree burns.”

Following the safety tips we mentioned in our previous post will help you take precaution while bursting fire crackers; however accidents can occur despite all your care. Here are some things you can do if you get a minor burn from fire cracker:

-          Immediately run the burn under cold water for atleast 10 minutes. You can also place a cloth dipped in chilled water. Do not put ice or butter on the affected area as it will cause more pain, than provide relief.

-          While doing so remove any jewellery or clothing from the affected area.

-          Once cooled, cover the burnt area with a clean cloth of sterile gauge.

-          Aloe vera can be used later after the initial treatment. Aloe vera has soothing properties which reduces the chance of forming blisters.

-          If you don’t have aloe vera, you can also use raw potato or coconut oil to soothe the burn. 

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Safety Tips for Diwali

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

-          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

-          Keep candles / diya’s out of reach of children and pets.

-          Keep candles / diya’s out of draughts and away from curtains, other fabrics or furniture, which could catch fire.

-          Place your candles / diya’s strategically on heat resistance surfaces and blow them out before you sleep at night.

Fire – Crackers

-          Only buy fire crackers from licensed shops.

-          Store fire crackers out of reach of toddlers and away from any source of fire or ignition.

-          Burst fire crackers in open space, not in your house.

-          Keep sand, bucket of water and blankets handy incase a fire breaks out.

-          While lighting fire – crackers, keep arm’s length distance. Hold sparklers away from body. Do not bend over fire – cracker when lighting.  

-          Discard used fire – works in a bucket of water.

-          Children must always be supervised when bursting fire crackers.

-          Do not burst fire – crackers while holding the cracker in your hand.

-          Do not keep fire – works in your pocket. 

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