Do's 

• Always keep an adult by the side to supervise the use of all fireworks. 
  
• Check the area before igniting fireworks to be sure all flammable and combustible materials are removed. 
  
• Follow all safety precautions issued with the fireworks. 
  
• Use a candle or an agarbathi to ignite the fireworks. They burn without an open flame and provide a greater, safer distance between your hand and the fireworks. Open flames from lighters and matches can cause additional fire hazards. 
  
• Have a fire extinguisher or bucket of water at hand to extinguish an incipient fire. Also keep burn ointments handy. 
  
• Have a safe landing zone for aerial fireworks. Consideration must be given to wind direction and the ignitability of everything in the landing zone.

Don'ts 

• Never ignite fireworks while holding them. Put them down, then ignite them and walk away. 
  
• Never confine fireworks being ignited. Don't put fireworks in any container to ignite. 
  
• Never assume an ignited fireworks, that fails to explode, is safe to approach. Many people have been injured by a delayed explosion. Any malfunctioning fireworks should be abandoned. 
  
• Never mix anything with the contents of the fireworks or make fireworks at home. Don't put others in danger at your personal risk. 
  
• Never ignite aerial fireworks where overhead obstructions (trees, eaves, wires, etc.) may interfere with trajectory into open air space. Never ignite aerial fireworks near an opening to a building. An open garage door or window could allow aerial fireworks to fly into the structure and cause a fire. 
  
• Never use fireworks inside or in a vehicle. 
  
• Obey the law. 
  
• Use fireworks outdoors, but not on the public thoroughfare. 
  
• Light only one item at a time, and put used fireworks in a bucket of water. 
  
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. 
  
• Read and follow the directions on all fireworks, and never point or throw them at another person 
  
• Don't let small children handle fireworks; make sure there is adult supervision. 
  
• Keep your distance from those setting off fireworks. 
  
• Always read and follow label directions. 
  
• Have an adult present. 
  
• Buy from reliable sellers. 
  
• Use outdoors only. 
  
• Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket). 
  
• Never experiment or make your own fireworks. 
  
• Light only one firework at a time. 
  Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water). 
  
• Never give fireworks to small children. 
  
• If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place. 
  
• Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trashcan. 
  Never throw or point fireworks at other people. 
  
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket. 
  
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers. 
  
• For big fireworks the shooter should better wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework. 
  
• Stay away from illegal explosives.