Memorial Day Weekend BBQ Safety
Memorial Day represents the traditional start of the outdoor cooking season. This is the time of year that sends thousands of people to the store for charcoal, filling propane tanks and dreaming of a great cookout. But, a grill placed too close to anything that could potentially catch on fire is a hazard.
Follow a few of these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling this weekend!
- Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grill and the tray below the grill
- Never leave your grill unattended. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
- Food Safety: make sure meat is cooked and stored properly.
- Keep your grill placed away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
- Never leave your grill unattended
- If using charcoal, let the coals cool down completely before disposing them in a metal container.
- If using propane, check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year
- If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill.
- If the flames go out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 15 minutes before re-lighting it.
