Celebrating Diwali: Here are 8 Safety Tips To Follow For You And Your Entire Family

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the time of the year when there is a palpable sense of merriment in homes, offices, and communities. Associated with lights, rangolis, sparklers, delicious food, and family bonding, the festival is also a time when the safety and security of your family members and your house can be a concern. You must ensure that everyone enjoys the festivities wholeheartedly but also, safely.

Safety doesn't just mean being careful around diyas and firecrackers. It includes many other factors like keeping homes safe from theft, ensuring the comfort of your elders, shielding children from burns, and guarding pets against the loud sounds resulting from the bursting of crackers. It also entails keeping the environment and streets litter-free and less polluted.

Take a look at our safety tips. These are absolutely essential for you and your family during the festival of Diwali.

1. Lamps/diyas: Diwali is the time when our homes are lit with the glow of beautiful earthen lamps. While they bring brightness into our lives, diyas can also lead to fires. So, ensure that you and your family are protected from fire-related accidents.

2. Firecrackers: Firecrackers are a big part of Diwali celebrations, especially when you have teenagers and children in the family. However, firecrackers can lead to accidents if not handled properly.

3. Disposal and littering: Dispose of burnt firecrackers safely. Half-burnt crackers can turn out to be potential hazards. If not disposed of in the right manner, they can also be detrimental to the environment. Stack up used sparklers, fountains, chakris and phuljaris, and put them in a bucket of water before throwing them away. Clean the debris left behind from burnt crackers and get rid of them in an environment-friendly manner.

4. Noise and smoke pollution: Noise levels during Diwali can be deafening. Even if you are not burning noisy firecrackers, people in your neighborhood may still be doing it. Elders, toddlers, and babies might find the noise unbearable. Babies get startled easily and often resort to crying incessantly. Moreover, sound and smoke can have adverse health effects on them.

• Limit the use of firecrackers keeping in mind the needs of the elderly, babies, and pets.
• If someone in the family is allergic to smoke, keep them away from areas where there is a lot of smoke.
• Keep babies inside the home with all doors and windows closed to minimize the sounds of crackers and the smoke from burning crackers.

5. Pet safety: Festivals such as Diwali can be traumatic for pets, as they get extremely confused and scared because of the noise.

6. Clothing: Who does not like to dress up for an occasion like Diwali? Parents tend to dress their children too in the latest trends. However, dressing up in a sensible manner while bursting crackers is important for you.

7. Food safety: Diwali is a time for lip-smacking food. However, due to the spike in demand during festivals, there may be a decline in the quality of food sold.

8. Environment safety: Celebrating Diwali always takes a toll on our environment. The smoke from burning firecrackers causes air pollution and can pose health hazards to humans and animals.

Diwali is a time for light, love, and laughter. It is when families get together and unite in celebration. Be mindful, be joyful, and enjoy a truly beautiful Diwali with your family and loved ones.