Post by Ronnie on May 11, 2008 2:31:17 GMT -5
Barbecue safety
To barbecue safely and avoid injuries or damage to property, follow these simple tips:
make sure your barbecue is in good working order
keep a bucket of water or sand, or a garden hose nearby, in case of emergencies
make sure your barbecue site is flat and away from sheds, fences, trees and shrubs
use only enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cms (2 inches)
never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue; use only recognised lighters or starter fuel, on cold coals
keep children, garden games and pets away from the cooking area
never leave the barbecue unattended
after cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it; empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into the bin
barbecues should never be lit indoors
Additional tips for gas barbecues
take particular care when turning bottled-gas barbecues on and off
make sure the tap is off before changing the gas cylinder
change cylinders in the open air if possible – or open doors and windows to ensure good ventilation
when you’ve finished cooking, turn off the gas cylinder before you turn off the barbecue controls – this ensures that any gas in the pipeline is used up
If you suspect a leak to the gas cylinder or pipework:
brush soapy water around all joints and look for bubbles
if you find a leaky joint, try to tighten it
but
be careful not to over-tighten joints
How you store the gas cylinders for your barbecue is also important. They should be kept outside, but away from direct sunlight and frost. Don’t keep more cylinders than you need and don’t store them under the stairs in your house – if you were to have a fire, the stairs are likely to be your escape route.
Hope This is good advice for you BBQ lovers And most of all keep your Hounds safe,
Ronniexx
To barbecue safely and avoid injuries or damage to property, follow these simple tips:
make sure your barbecue is in good working order
keep a bucket of water or sand, or a garden hose nearby, in case of emergencies
make sure your barbecue site is flat and away from sheds, fences, trees and shrubs
use only enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue to a depth of about 5cms (2 inches)
never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue; use only recognised lighters or starter fuel, on cold coals
keep children, garden games and pets away from the cooking area
never leave the barbecue unattended
after cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before trying to move it; empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into the bin
barbecues should never be lit indoors
Additional tips for gas barbecues
take particular care when turning bottled-gas barbecues on and off
make sure the tap is off before changing the gas cylinder
change cylinders in the open air if possible – or open doors and windows to ensure good ventilation
when you’ve finished cooking, turn off the gas cylinder before you turn off the barbecue controls – this ensures that any gas in the pipeline is used up
If you suspect a leak to the gas cylinder or pipework:
brush soapy water around all joints and look for bubbles
if you find a leaky joint, try to tighten it
but
be careful not to over-tighten joints
How you store the gas cylinders for your barbecue is also important. They should be kept outside, but away from direct sunlight and frost. Don’t keep more cylinders than you need and don’t store them under the stairs in your house – if you were to have a fire, the stairs are likely to be your escape route.
Hope This is good advice for you BBQ lovers And most of all keep your Hounds safe,
Ronniexx
Stan a New Brother for Spuddy Gypsy & Daisy
Thank for that Corinne, Maybe I should have stated that I was a Firefighter, or should I say Crew Manager 
but No I work for Lancashire fire & Rescue, 
you will be greater manchester