Children are drawn to everything bright, spectacular. What could be more delightful than fireworks on New Year's Eve? But attention: this can be dangerous for children! And then adults must keep everything under control, then the most magical night of the year will really turn out to be as positive as possible. CAUTION - PYROTECHNIC!
New Year's fireworks are a thrilling sight, but doctors insist that pyrotechnic “toys” and children are an incompatible duo. This is evidenced by medical statistics, which are confirmed annually: on the most magical night of the year, there are quite a lot of troubles with children who used pyrotechnics. That is why pyrotechnic products should not fall into the hands of children. This will prevent negative situations, and New Year's Eve will not end in the trauma department.
Now see for yourself why children and pyrotechnics should be as far away from each other as possible.
Heat
Fireworks and other pyrotechnics can burn at very high temperatures (up to 1000 degrees). And sparklers, which are very popular and it is not clear for what reasons are considered safe, can cause a 2nd degree thermal burn. Moreover, even with slight contact with the skin. In addition, particles flying in all directions can easily get into the eyes. A red-hot rod, on which the combustible mixture is located, can ignite New Year's tinsel and other Christmas tree decorations, and sometimes even clothes.
Hand injuries
The power of the rocket, taking off 200 m upward, delighting in the air with a fiery colorful bouquet, is so strong that it can seriously injure the hands. Unfortunately, surgeons from year to year are faced with such injuries during the New Year holidays.
The victims are mainly both children and intoxicated adults. Both the first and the second do not give account of the real danger that pyrotechnic means carry.
All children are curious
It happens that the pyrotechnics for some reason does not work. And then the child's instinct “turns on”, he longs to get an answer to the question: why? The kid may get too close to figure it out. And not just find out, but “help” the fireworks fly into the sky. What is needed for this? Of course, shake the "toy" and look inside. A favorable outcome in this case is possible only with a happy coincidence, and basically the victim ends up in the hospital.
The level of danger is not considered
Buying pyrotechnics for the New Year holidays, children generally do not read the instructions. As a result, they may end up with Level 4 or 5 means. Pyrotechnics of this type can only be operated by trained specialists. For children, the consequences of such experiments can be both injury and the need for medical attention, and fire. But the parents are fully responsible for the latter.
Pets and outdoor animals
If a pyrotechnic device is triggered close to a dog, it can become very frightened and behave inappropriately. The dog can show aggression towards the one who threw the firecracker. This applies to both stray animals and pets.
Surprise effect
It happens that teenagers bully, using pyrotechnics to scare passers-by. If a person who was afraid of a sudden explosion has a weak heart, as a result of which a heart attack occurred, then the parents will be responsible for all the consequences of the actions of the children.
What must be taken into account if adults decide to celebrate the New Year with fireworks to please the children?
- It is strictly forbidden to leave children alone with pyrotechnics. Remember: about half of those injured are children under 17! All the fun is only under the supervision of adults.
- Buy only legal pyrotechnics in official retail outlets and have all the necessary documents. Do not buy fireworks from your hands, much less try to make them yourself.
- Remember: it is allowed to use only those products that have a special mark in the room. For example, thin sparklers or small fountains. Flying pyrotechnic products are launched exclusively in open space and away from residential buildings and other structures.
- Fireworks must be launched strictly vertically. Even jokingly, it is forbidden to direct fireworks at people. The most experienced or the most sober adult should lead the process. But it is recommended to hold the children so that they are not tempted to run closer at the last moment.
- When launching, the instructions are followed exactly - it was compiled by people who understand pyrotechnics much better than you and me.
- Do not use pyrotechnics if you do not understand how to use it, and the instructions are not included, or they are written in a language you do not understand.
- There is no need to bring pets (cats and dogs) with you, as there is no guarantee that their behavior will not change due to loud noise.
- Fireworks must not be arranged closer than 30 meters from living quarters and flammable objects, under awnings and tree crowns.
- Kids can be offered their own New Year's versions of "pyrotechnics" - colorful lanterns, sparkling chemical sticks or bracelets.
- You cannot carry firecrackers in your pockets and hold the wick near your face while setting fire.
- It is prohibited to smoke near the pyrotechnic product.
- Do not use fireworks in strong winds.
- Do not direct fireworks at people or animals, do not throw firecrackers at your feet.
- Do not come closer than 15 meters to lighted fireworks and fireworks.
- You need to set fire to the wick at arm's length. It burns for 3-5 seconds. The spark that flew off the fireworks is difficult to extinguish. If a spark hits the skin, a burn is guaranteed. Avoid lighting sparklers, firecrackers and open fire near the Christmas tree in the premises.
- Do not leave children without attention, do not give them pyrotechnics.
- Do not use pyrotechnics with an expired date or defects.
- Do not disassemble pyrotechnic items.
- If a light burn of 1 degree is received, then you can cope with such a nuisance on your own. If the injury is more serious or a small child is injured, then it is necessary to call an ambulance team without hesitation.
To prevent injury and various troubles, it is necessary to explain to children before the New Year holidays how pyrotechnics work, what damaging factors it has and what danger it can pose.
If an emergency has already occurred, in no case should you panic, but urgently begin to eliminate the consequences, extinguish and bring down the flame. If you cannot cope on your own, call specialists as soon as possible - firefighters and an ambulance.
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All pyrotechnics burns must be washed with water to wash off possible residues of caustic chemicals. Rinse your eyes thoroughly if they get dust from a flare gun or spark from a sparkler. If it is impossible to stop the bleeding, the damaged area swells, burns and hurts, the eyes cannot see - the victim should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible.
In no case should you succumb to teasing and "weak" peers - to hold a burning rocket launcher in your hands, launch a firecracker in a room, etc. True friends do not incite friends to such dangerous things. Children learn from their parents. Familiarize them with safety precautions, let them take part in preparing the launch of the "battery of fireworks", tell them what, how and why it is done - and you can be sure that your children will never be included in the statistics on New Year's pyrotechnic injuries. In case of burns, do not - lubricate the burnt surface with oils and fats; - rip off the remnants of clothing from the burnt surface; - open burn blisters; - bandage the burnt surface tightly; - apply a plaster; - sprinkle with powders and starch; - lubricate with iodine, brilliant green, lotions, ointments; - offer carbonated water to the victim!
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