Safety Instructions for crews of carnival floats:

• - Make sure on every float there are 2 8 lt- powder fire extinguishers and 2 heavy woolen blankets or 2 fireproof blankets.
• - Fix at least 1 person responsible for the safety & monitoring of infants been part of a team or on a float.
• - Fix at least 2 persons that will not consume any alcohol and that will be able to deal with emergencies that may occur.
• - Don’t leave any member of your team that is not feeling good unattended.
• - Make sure you consume good quality of food and drinks.
• - The day of the Grand Parade make sure all the members of your team have had breakfast.
• - Don't forget to drink lots of water because big quantities of alcohol combined with tiredness can cause dehydration.
• - Check the weather forecast and make sure you're properly dressed.
• - Check thoroughly the vehicle that will tow your float (tires, breaks, fluids etc) and make sure the driver is rested and sober. Have a driver of replacement available.
• - Beware of any source of fire you may have on the float (ex. coal).
• - Beware of the cigarettes so that they don’t fall on the float or on the spectators (it is recommended to have 2 ashtrays filled with sand onboard).
• - Beware of empty glass bottles (it is recommended to put them in a bin and have them recycled).
• - Don’t use spray-foam. It is prohibited by law and it is very dangerous.
• - After the end of the Parade, take care of any team members that don’t feel well.
• - During the Grand Parade, you are kindly requested to facilitate the work of the Red Cross Volunteers and those who deal with safety matters during the Carnival.

Have a Safe Carnival!