Healthy Spring Festival The sound of firecrackers welcomes the New Year. However, in addition to celebrating, we have to face up to the potential harm caused by firecrackers. This article will reveal the dangers of firecrackers during the Spring Festival, and remind everyone to pay attention to safety and celebrate a healthy festival.
1. Air pollution.
Firecrackers produce a large amount of harmful gases and particulate matter, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, suspended particulate matter, etc. These pollutants can not only irritate the respiratory tract and cause symptoms such as coughing and chest tightness, but may also have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Studies have shown that long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other diseases.
2. Noise pollution.
The sound produced by firecrackers is deafening, and noise pollution can be formed above a certain decibels. Being in a noisy environment for a long time will have adverse effects on the human hearing system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, etc., causing headaches, dizziness, insomnia and other symptoms. Especially for sensitive groups such as children, pregnant women and the elderly, the harm of noise pollution is even more serious.
3. Fire and hidden dangers.
Improper firecrackers are very likely to cause fires and accidents. Setting off firecrackers in densely populated urban areas, forests and grasslands can have unimaginable consequences once they get out of control. In addition, firecrackers can also ignite flammable materials, causing property damage and safety hazards.
Fourth, injury accidents.
When setting off firecrackers, if they are not properly operated or placed properly, they are very likely to cause injury accidents such as ejection and ejection. During the Spring Festival every year, accidental injuries caused by firecrackers are not uncommon, which poses a serious threat to people's lives.
Fifth, waste of resources.
The production of firecrackers requires a lot of raw materials and energy, and the large number of firecrackers causes a waste of resources. At the same time, the waste generated by firecrackers will also cause a burden on the environment and increase the pressure on garbage disposal.
In the face of these hazards, how can we prevent them?
1.Reasonable selection of firecracker types: try to choose environmentally friendly, low-smoke, low-noise firecracker products, and avoid buying illegal and inferior products.
2.Comply with the regulations on setting off firecrackers: Set off firecrackers at the designated place and within the specified time, and do not set off fireworks in prohibited areas or prohibited periods. At the same time, pay attention to the surrounding environment and avoid setting off fireworks near flammable and explosive places.
3.Safe operation: When setting off firecrackers, always keep a safe distance and avoid direct contact with the fire. After lighting firecrackers, they should quickly retreat to a safe area and never approach or touch them with their hands after they are lit.
4.Child supervision: Parents should strengthen the education and management of children to ensure that children follow safety regulations when setting off firecrackers to avoid accidental injuries.
5.Environmental awareness: Establish environmental awareness and reduce unnecessary firecrackers. Encourage the use of environmentally friendly alternatives such as electronic firecrackers to jointly protect our blue skies and clear waters.
6.Publicity and education: Strengthen publicity and education to raise public awareness of the dangers of firecrackers. Popularize safety knowledge through various channels such as ** and community activities, and create a civilized, safe and environmentally friendly festival atmosphere.
7.Supervision: The supervision of the production and sales of firecrackers should be strengthened to curb the flow of illegal and inferior products into the market from the source. At the same time, the punishment for illegal firecrackers will be increased, and the cost of violating the law will be increased.
8.Scientific and technological innovation: Encourage enterprises to increase scientific and technological innovation and develop more environmentally friendly and safe fireworks products. Technological advancements to reduce the negative impact of firecrackers on the environment and health.
9.Civilized sacrifice: Advocate civilized sacrifice methods to reduce the pollution of traditional customs such as burning incense and burning paper. Promote environmentally friendly sacrificial supplies, promote funeral reform, and promote green and civilized sacrificial fashion.
10.Public welfare activities: organize and carry out public welfare activities to guide all sectors of society to participate in environmental protection actions. Encourage enterprises to fulfill their social responsibilities and contribute to the reduction of fireworks. At the same time, we will strengthen international exchanges and cooperation to jointly address global environmental issues.