The spring breeze is warm
The grass grows and the warbler flies
It's another good time of the year
Kite flying became a part of the people
Ways to have fun
Seemingly safe entertainment
There are also potential safety hazards
recently
#一大学生骑行时被风筝线割伤脖子#
The topic is on the hot search list of social media
Arouse everyone's attention
The person recalled
The kite string is not visible at all
I felt a little suffocated at the time
Fortunately, it hurt the side of the neck
If the positive consequences are unimaginable
The kite string seems to be "weak"
In fact, there is a hidden "killing machine"
On March 15, 2023, a man in Changsha, Hunan Province, encountered a kite string head-on while riding, and was cut in time to avoid it, with a long wound on his neck.
On February 18, 2023, a couple in Haikou, Hainan Province, was playing in the park with their 1-year-old baby, but unexpectedly, a kite string was cut on the child's neck, causing the back of the child's neck to be cut.
How to avoid injuring people when flying kites
And how can we protect ourselves?
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How "powerful" is the kite string?
Taut kite string = invisible knife
The kite string is tough and lethal, and when an object collides, the taut kite string acts like a cutting knife.
Causing widespread power outages
If the kite line is hung on the wire, it is easy to cause a short circuit in the line, causing a large-scale power outage. According to Article 14 of the Regulations on the Protection of Electric Power Facilities, "no unit or individual shall fly a kite in an area of 300 meters on both sides of the overhead power line".
How to avoid kite string hurting people?
Choose an open, flat area
Choose an open, flat area, use a clearly colored kite line, avoid buildings, trees and pedestrians, and never fly a kite in places with high-voltage lines and on both sides of roads and railways.
Keep an eye out for weather changes
When flying kites, pay attention to the weather changes, and stop immediately in case of thunderstorms and leave the open area to avoid lightning strikes.
Pay attention to wearing protective gear
When flying a kite, wear gloves and other protective gear, and try to avoid touching the kite string with your neck, face and fingers.
Deal with the unexpected
The kite string should not be too long to avoid being wound on the high-voltage line. If entanglement occurs, it must not be picked up by climbing at will, and the power supply department must be notified for assistance.
How to avoid being injured by kite string?
If you encounter a kite, you need to go around
If you see someone flying a kite nearby, be vigilant and pay attention to detour, pedestrians should stop running, and cyclists should slow down or get off the bike. When you notice that the kite string is getting closer to you, quickly dodge in the opposite direction.
The correct way to deal with injuries
If you are cut by a kite string, you should wrap it in gauze as soon as possible if you bleed, and if the situation is serious, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Chengdu emergency reminds you:
Learn safety knowledge and master emergency skills
Strengthen security awareness and build a strong line of defense
Source: National Emergency Broadcasting