Playing with fireworks can be costly

The most magical holiday – New Year – is just around the corner. All children, and adults too, look forward to it with impatience, as it is usually associated with gifts and fun. But every year, rescuers' reports include people who are willing to "fool around" with pyrotechnics to make this holiday noisy. It should be remembered that its use is associated with the danger of injury, so it will not be superfluous to remind you of the basic rules for using pyrotechnics.

In order for your holidays to be not only fun but also safe, you need to know and follow these rules:

1) before using pyrotechnics, you must carefully study the instructions and strictly follow them;

2) the manufacturer's operating instructions must contain:
- restrictions on the conditions of use of the product;

- methods of safe launch;

- dimensions of the danger zone;

- storage conditions, shelf life, and disposal methods.

3) do not use products with expired shelf life, signs of damage, without operating instructions and a certificate of conformity;

4) it is forbidden to use pyrotechnic products:

- indoors, in buildings, structures, as well as on roofs, balconies, and loggias;

- in the territories of explosive and fire hazardous objects, near power lines;

- on stage platforms during concerts and festive events;

- in the territories of cultural heritage sites, nature reserves, sanctuaries, and national parks.