Monday, July 22, 2019
Grilling out is both fun, and delicious - but it can also be dangerous. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 10,200 home fires per year involve grills, hibachis, or barbecues. To help, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers the following safety precautions to reduce fire dangers while grilling:Check for safety. Before lighting the grill, do a safety check. Visually inspect the hoses on a gas grill for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks.
Maintain the grease trap. Ensure that the grease trap is clean to reduce the risk of flare-ups and grease fires.
Outside only. Never grill inside. Instead, keep your grill in a well-ventilated area. Never use a grill indoors, or in a garage, breezeway, carport, porch, or under a surface that will burn.
Keep a close watch. Never leave a lit grill unattended, and keep children away from the grill area.
Avoid wire grill brushes. Prevent stray wire grill brush strands from ending up in your food. Clean your grill with a ball of aluminum foil or nylon brushes, instead of wire grill brushes.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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