Safety Tips for Festival

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[edit] Safety Tips for Holi Festival

While playing Holi, always wear old and ragged clothes that can be discarded immediately after the occasion. Brightly colored and dark colored clothes are preferable for the mood of the day. This way, you will save a lot of time in laundering your stained clothes.
Wear full-sleeved t-shirts or shirts and leggings that cover your legs fully, so that your sensitive body parts are not exposed to the harmful chemicals of the colors of Holi. Wearing socks on the occasion is a good idea too.
Since it is almost impossible to save yourself face from attack of colors on Holi, so while being attacked, keep your eyes and lips tightly closed.
If you are playing Holi, apply a thick layer of coconut or any oil on your body and hair until they glisten and you become slippery. The oily coat would protect you from the immediate effect of harmful chemicals of the colors of Holi. This will not only help in escaping from the frenzied mob attack, but also will help you to wash off colors easily, later on.
Choose herbal colors that are easily available in the market, for Holi. You may also make herbal colors at home. For instance, red sandalwood powder can be used to make red color; henna powder can be put in best use to derive the bright green color, while yellow color can be made by making use of turmeric powder.

Buy legally manufactured fireworks.
Supervise children while they light fireworks.
Light fireworks outside the house.
Hold away sparkles from the body. Never make circles in the air.
Do not bend over fireworks while lighting it.
Don’t go near in hesitation whether it is burnt or not.
Keep flower pots on a flat ground while lighting.
Don’t light fireworks holding in hand.
Rockets like fireworks should be lighted during heavy winds and busy areas but in open grounds.
Never keep extra fireworks in pockets.
Keep fireworks stock away while lighting a particular firework.
Don’t wear Nylon clothes prefer cotton while bursting crackers.
Wear footwear while lighting fireworks.
Never try to light used fireworks.
Keep a water bucket handy.

Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.
Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a bracelet.
Because a mask can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic and hypoallergenic makeup or a decorative hat as a safe alternative.
When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, purchase only those with a label indicating they are flame resistant.
Learn or review CPR skills to aid someone who is choking or having a heart attack.
Remove any mask or item that will limit eyesight before crossing a street, driveway or alley.
No treats are to be eaten until they are thoroughly checked by an Adult at home.