Cracker Safety Tips
Celebrate safely — enjoy the festival of lights responsibly
Before You Start
Eye Protection
Always wear safety goggles when lighting crackers. Never look directly at fireworks in flight.
Use Agarbatti
Light crackers using a long incense stick (agarbatti), not a matchstick held close to the fuse.
Wear Cotton Clothes
Always wear cotton clothing while bursting crackers. Avoid synthetic fabrics as they catch fire easily.
Keep Water Ready
Keep a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby before you start. Never skip this step.
Choose Open Area
Burst crackers only in open spaces, away from buildings, vehicles, dry grass, and trees.
Check Expiry
Use only BIS-marked, licensed crackers. Check for damage or moisture. Never use expired or suspicious crackers.
During Bursting
Supervise Children
Never allow children under 10 to handle crackers. Children under 16 must have adult supervision at all times.
Keep Distance
After lighting, move away quickly. Maintain a safe distance of at least 5–10 metres from the burst zone.
One at a Time
Light only one cracker at a time. Never hold a lit cracker in your hand.
Protect Pets
Keep pets indoors. The loud sounds and smoke from crackers are extremely stressful and harmful for animals.
Face Wind Correctly
Stand so that the wind blows away from you. Never stand downwind of burning crackers.
Stay Focused
Do not use your mobile phone or get distracted while lighting crackers. Full attention is required.
What NOT To Do
- Never try to relight a dud cracker
- Never burst crackers near a petrol station or gas cylinder
- Never throw crackers at people or animals
- Never store crackers near fire, heat, or in your pocket
- Never burst crackers on roads or in traffic
- Never make home-made crackers — it is illegal and extremely dangerous
- Never burst crackers near hospitals or old-age homes
- Never drink alcohol while bursting crackers
First Aid
Minor Burns
Immediately pour cold (not ice) water over the burn for 10–15 minutes. Cover with a clean cloth. Seek medical help if blisters appear.
Eye Injury
Do NOT rub the eye. Cover gently with a clean cloth and rush to the nearest hospital or eye clinic immediately.
Cuts & Wounds
Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth to stop bleeding. Do not remove embedded objects. Seek emergency medical care.
Serious Injury
Call 108 (Ambulance) or 112 (Emergency) immediately. Do not move the injured person unnecessarily. Keep them calm and warm.
Celebrate responsibly. A safe Diwali is a happy Diwali!
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