Firework Safety Tips

Be responsible when use fireworks with proper manner in order to avoid harm to you and others.



DO(s)

  • Buy fireworks from authorized/reputed manufacturers only.
  • Safety precautions marked on the fireworks should be strictly followed.
  • Use fireworks only at outdoor.
  • Use fireworks always under an adult supervision.
  • Light only one firework by one person at a time. Others should watch from a safe distance.
  • Keep the fireworks to be used at a safer place.
  • Aerial fireworks should be used in a safe landing zone.
  • Always use a long candle to ignite fire crackers and keep elbow joint straight to increase the distance between the body and the crackers.
  • Keep two buckets of water handy. In the event of fire, extinguish flame by pouring water from the buckets. Every major fire is small when it starts.
  • Incase of burns, pour large quantity of water on the burnt area and meet a doctor.
  • Incase of major burns, after extinguish the fire, remove all smoldering clothes. Wrap the victim in a clean bed sheet.
  • The patient should be taken to a hospital. Don't panicky.
  • Incase of eye burns, wash the eye using flowing tap water for 10 minutes and take the victim to a hospital.

DON'T(s)

  • Don't ignite fireworks while holding them.
  • Don't bend over the fireworks being ignited.
  • Don't ignite fireworks in any container.
  • Don't approach immediately to the misfired fireworks.
  • Don't tamper with misfired fireworks.
  • Don't attempt to make fireworks at home.
  • Don't allow small children to handle fireworks.
  • Don't throw or point fireworks at other people.
  • Don't carry fireworks in the pocket.
  • Don't store firecrackers near burning candles and diyas.
  • Don't light firecrackers in narrow by lanes; preferably use open areas and parks.
  • Don't wear synthetic clothing; preferably wear thick cotton clothing.
  • Don't wear loosely hanging clothes; secure all clothes properly.
  • Don't apply any cream or ointment or oil on burnt area.
  • Don't drive recklessly while taking a burn victim to the hospital; a delay of up to one hour is immaterial.

Emergency Medical Services(EMS)

Emergency Services Tel. Number
Ambulance - Sri Lanka Red Cross Ambulance Services - Colombo 011 5 555 505
Ambulance - St. Johns Ambulance Services - Colombo 011 2 437 744
Ambulance - Hemas Southern Hospital Ambulance Services - Galle 0914 640 615
Accident Service - General Hospital - Colombo 011 2 691 111
Nawaloka Hospital(Private) - Colombo 011 5 577 111
Karapitiya Hospital - Galle 091 2 232267
Hemas Southern Hospital(Private) - Galle 091 4 640640
Co-operative Hospital(Private) - Galle 091 2 234424

Emergency Services

Emergency Services Telephone Number
Police Emergency Hotline 119
Police Emergency 011 2 433 333
Fire & Rescue - Colombo 110
Fire & Rescue - Galle 091 2 244 445