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Pyrotechnic Safety Operating Procedures

As Chinese New Year approaches, the tradition of fireworks and firecrackers remains an integral part of our cultural celebrations. These vibrant displays have long symbolized festive joy and communal spirit. However, we must equally emphasize the importance of safety precautions during these celebrations. Today, we would like to share essential safety guidelines to ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities while maintaining proper safety standards. By observing these measures in advance, we can all celebrate a prosperous and secure new year.

As the Spring Festival approaches, the lighting of fireworks and firecrackers remains an integral part of China's cultural heritage and a cherished celebration tradition. These dazzling pyrotechnic displays not only enhance the festive atmosphere but also create joyful and harmonious holiday experiences for all.

However, while embracing these jubilant traditions, we must accord paramount importance to fireworks safety protocols. We hereby present these essential safety guidelines to ensure comprehensive preparedness, enabling everyone to welcome the new year with both merriment and peace of mind.


Precautions for setting off fireworks and firecrackers

When purchasing fireworks and firecrackers, please ensure you visit government-designated retail locations and only buy from licensed vendors. Avoid unauthorized sellers to prevent the acquisition of counterfeit or substandard products.

Fireworks Operation Safety Guidelines

  1. Pre-Ignition Instructions:

    • Thoroughly review the manufacturer's instructions prior to ignition

    • Conduct comprehensive inspection of surrounding areas for flammable/combustible materials

    • Eliminate all potential fire hazards

    • Strictly adhere to operational procedures as specified

  2. Prohibited Zones:
    The ignition of fireworks is strictly prohibited in the following areas:

    • Cultural heritage protection sites

    • Transportation hubs (including stations, ports, and airports)

    • Railway line safety buffer zones

    • Facilities producing/storing flammable/explosive materials

    • Power transmission infrastructure protection areas

    • Medical institutions and educational facilities (kindergartens through secondary schools)

    • Senior care residences

    • Designated high-risk fire zones (including mountainous, forested, and grassland areas)

    • Other government-specified restricted areas

  3. Post-Ignition Protocols:

    • Maintain vigilant observation for fallen fireworks on combustible materials

    • Implement immediate containment measures upon detecting residual flames

    • Conduct complete debris removal when necessary

 

Prohibition of Minors Independently Operating Fireworks

  1. Supervision Requirement:
    All fireworks operations by minors must be conducted under direct adult supervision at all times.

  2. Safety Advisory:
    Recent incident reports indicate recurring accidents involving unsupervised minors handling pyrotechnic devices. To ensure juvenile safety, parental/guardian presence is mandatory throughout the entire fireworks operation process.

Precautions for setting off fireworks and firecrackers

 

Season's Greetings

Critical Safety Notice Regarding Malfunctioning Fireworks

  1. Hazard Alert:
    Maintain a safe distance from any ignited fireworks displaying abnormal behavior (e.g., delayed ignition/failure to discharge). Multiple documented injuries have resulted from approaching compromised pyrotechnic devices.

  2. Protocol for Malfunctions:

    • Immediately establish and maintain a minimum 15-meter safety perimeter

    • Never attempt to:
      ∙ Inspect the device
      ∙ Reignite the product
      ∙ Handle potentially unstable fireworks

    • These situations typically indicate:
      ∙ Moisture contamination
      ∙ Fuse delay defects
      ∙ Product integrity failure

  3. Compliance Directive:
    All personnel must treat such occurrences as critical safety hazards requiring complete avoidance and immediate area evacuation.


 

 

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Spring Festival

Precautions for setting off fireworks and firecrackers
 


When setting off, place it flat on the ground and do not pour it over

7. When setting off fireworks such as spray flowers, small gift flowers, and combination fireworks, they should be placed flat on the ground and firmly secured. During the setting off, there should be no reverse movement, and the person lighting the fireworks should immediately leave.

Setting off fireworks and firecrackers in a safe environment

When setting off rotating aerial and ground rotating fireworks, it is necessary to pay attention to the surrounding environment, place them on a flat ground, ignite the fuse, and leave for viewing. When setting off handheld or string hanging rotating fireworks, hold the string or use a small bamboo pole to hang the cotton thread, ignite it, and extend it forward. Do not approach the fireworks with your body. When setting off rotating fireworks, be sure to nail the fireworks firmly to a wall or wooden board, and rotate them by hand. Only when they can rotate well can the fuse be ignited and left for viewing.

It is your responsibility to set off fireworks and firecrackers, and it is your obligation to set them off in accordance with the law. Safe setting off starts from me. At the beginning of the new year, let us shine together with fireworks.