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more Americans lighting their grills than ever before, it’s important to
remember that a fun barbecue is a safe barbecue.
The following safety tips are designed to guide you through the grilling
process. Remember, anytime you work with fire, there’s a chance of
getting burned. So, take precautions. Common sense and planning will
prevent injuries.
Read the owners manual.
Always read the owners manual before using your grill and follow
specific usage, assembly, and safety procedures. Contact the grill
manufacturer if you have specific questions. (Be sure to locate your
model number and the manufacturer’s consumer inquiry phone number and
write them on the front page of your manual.)
Grills are for outside, only.
Barbecue grills are designed for outdoor use, only. Never barbecue in
your trailer, tent, house, garage, or any enclosed area because carbon
monoxide may accumulate and kill you.
Use in well-ventilated area.
Set up your grill in an open area that is away from buildings, overhead
combustible surfaces, dry leaves, or brush. Be sure to avoid high
traffic areas and always barbecue in a well-ventilated area. Be aware of
wind-blown sparks.
Keep grill stable.
When using a barbecue grill, be sure that all parts of the unit are
firmly in place and that the grill is stable (can’t be tipped over).
Follow electric codes.
If electrically-operated accessories are used (rotisseries, etc.), be
sure they are properly grounded in accordance with local codes.
Electrical cords should be placed away from walkways or anywhere people
can trip over them.
Use long-handled utensils.
Use barbecue utensils with long handles (forks, tongs, etc.) to avoid
burns and splatters.
Wear safe clothing.
Wear clothing that does not have hanging shirt tails, frills, or apron
strings that can catch fire, and use flame-retardant mitts when
adjusting hot vents.
Keep fire under control.
To put out flare-ups, either raise the grid that the food is on, spread
the coals out evenly, or adjust the controls to lower the temperature.
If you must douse the flames with a light spritz of water, first remove
the food from the grill.
Be ready to extinguish flames.
Use baking soda to control a grease fire and have a fire extinguisher
handy. A bucket of sand or a garden hose should be near if you don’t
have a commercial extinguisher.
Consider placing a grill pad or splatter mat beneath your grill.
These naturally heat resistant pads are usually made of lightweight
composite cement or plastic and will protect your deck or patio from any
grease that misses the drip pan.
Never leave a grill unattended once lit.
Stay away from hot grill.
Don’t allow anyone to conduct activity near the grill when in use or
immediately following its use. The grill body remains hot up to an hour
after being used.
Don’t move a hot grill.
Never attempt to move a hot grill. It’s easy to stumble or drop it and
serious burns could result.
These tips are not intended to be an exhaustive review of safety
guidelines and should not be interpreted as precluding other procedures
which would enhance safe barbecue grill operations. Issuance of these
safety tips should not be construed as an undertaking to perform
services on behalf of any party either for their protection or the
protection of third parties. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
assumes no liability for reliance on the contents of this information. |
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| Source:
Hearth,
Patio & Barbecue Association |
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