With the warm weather a lot of families have started to grill out, and enjoy small bonfires. Here are some safety tips for grills and bonfires.
Bonfire
– Build your bonfire well clear of buildings, garden sheds, fences and hedges.
– Never use flammable liquids to start a bonfire and never burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans, paint tins, foam furniture or batteries.
– Keep bonfires to a manageable size and evenly built so that they collapse inwards as they burn.
– Always check the bonfire’s construction is still sound prior to lighting it, that there are no children or animals inside.
– Don’t leave fires unattended. An adult should supervise it until it has burnt out.
Grill Safety
– Before using a grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line. Make sure the venturi tubes – where the air and gas mix – are not blocked.
– Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.
– Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do not add fluid to an already lit fire because the flame can flashback up into the container and explode.
– Keep all matches and lighters away from children. Teach your children to report any loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately. Supervise children around outdoor grills.
– Dispose of hot coals properly – douse them with plenty of water, and stir them to ensure that the fire is out. Never place them in plastic, paper or wooden containers.
– Never grill/barbecue in enclosed areas – carbon monoxide could be produced.
– Make sure everyone knows to Stop, Drop and Roll in case a piece of clothing does catch fire. Call 911 or your local emergency number if a burn warrants serious medical attention.
If you do not have a fire extinquisher, it is important for every house to have at least one available. At Schmidt Security Pro we sell and service all sizes of fire extinguishers.
Remember these 4 letters:
P: Pull the pin out
A: Aim at the bottom of the fire
S: Squeeze the lever
S: Sweep along the bottom of the fire
These four letters can save your life!