Safety Tips & Precautions
Essential instructions to follow while purchasing, handling, bursting, and storing crackers for a joyful and hazard-free celebration.
Precaution Prevents Accidents
A little diligence and mindfulness ensures your festival remains joyous and safe. Always supervise young children and purchase certified factory-fresh crackers from authorized dealers like GKM TRADERS.
Do's (Safe Practices)
- Read Instructions: Always read and strictly adhere to the safety warnings printed on each individual cracker package.
- Buy Authentic Crackers: Purchase directly from verified Sivakasi manufacturers or authorized distributors.
- Open Outdoor Spaces: Always ignite crackers in clear outdoor spaces, away from buildings, overhead cables, and parked vehicles.
- Use Long Agarbatti: Use an agarbatti (incense stick) or sparkler to ignite crackers from an arm's length distance.
- Emergency Readiness: Keep two buckets of clean water and dry sand readily available for immediate safety or dud disposal.
- Wear Cotton Clothes: Wear snug-fitting cotton clothing and proper footwear when bursting crackers to prevent accidental sparks catching.
- Adult Supervision: Ensure children are always accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
Don'ts (Avoid At All Times)
- Never Re-Light Duds: Never attempt to re-ignite or immediately inspect a cracker that failed to go off. Wait 15 minutes and douse it with water.
- No Confined Containers: Never place or burst crackers inside glass bottles, tin cans, or metal boxes.
- Never Throw at Others: Never point, aim, or throw lit crackers towards people, animals, dry vegetation, or vehicles.
- No Indoor Lighting: Never light crackers indoors, inside staircases, or on narrow balconies near clotheslines.
- Do Not Carry in Pockets: Never store matches, lighters, or loose crackers inside trouser or shirt pockets.
- Avoid Synthetic Fabrics: Avoid loose, flowing garments made of silk, nylon, or polyester near ignition areas.
- Do Not Store Near Fire: Never store cracker boxes near kitchen stoves, lamps, gas cylinders, or electrical switches.
Minor Burns Care
Pour cool, clean running water over the affected area for 10–15 minutes. Never apply ice, butter, or ink directly to burns.
Eye Irritation / Dust
Rinse eyes thoroughly with plenty of fresh water. Do not rub the eye. Seek immediate medical attention if redness persists.
Pet & Elder Comfort
Keep pets indoors in quiet rooms during peak festive hours. Burst crackers away from hospitals and elder care zones.
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