If you are planning a BBQ please remember the following BBQ Safety Tips
- Gas and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors
- Place BBQ well away from the home, decking rails and out from under eaves and overhanging branches
- Keep children and pets away from the BBQ area
- Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat build up.
- Never leave the BBQ unattended
- Always ensure your BBQ lid is open before lighting it
- If there is an Emergency remember stay calm and ring 999 or 112
Charcoal BBQ’s
There are several ways to get your charcoal ready to use
- If you use starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquid to the fire
- Keep Charcoal fluid out of reach of children and away from the heat source
- When you are finished leave the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container
Gas BBQ’s
- Check the gas tank, hose and valves for leaks before using it for the first time each year by carrying out the soapy bubble water test.
- Check the integrity of the hose and tank
- It is good practice to replace the hose and regulator every 5 years
- Always keep the gas tank upright
- Turn off the gas at the tank when you have finished cooking
