Grilling Safety Tips Grill this weekend Memorial

This weekend, Memorial Day is the perfect place for residents is to leave time and Grill.

However, if you decide to take the grill, it is important to have some safety tips in mind to avoid accidents and injuries.

There is an average of 8,900 fires occur at home while cooking, especially in the months between May and August by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

The main causes of fires Grill include a lack of cleanliness; has also near anything flammable grill; and so that the grill unattended.

In 2014, in the emergency room in total 16,600 people were grilling with an injury sent related.

Nassau County Museum features fire tips to avoid accidents:

BEFORE Grill:

• Check your grill thoroughly for leaks, cracks or brittleness before use.

• Check out the hoses to the burner regularly for blockages. Verification of the manufacturer on the grid specific instructions.

• Make sure - that the grid at least 10 feet away from your house, garage or trees.

• Store and use the barbecue on a flat surface large that can not be burned (ie - concrete or asphalt).

• Do not use the grill in a garage, on a porch, deck or on top of anything that can catch fire. Never use a propane barbecue grill on the balcony, terrace or roof: It is dangerous and illegal.

• Keep children Fire and grill. It is a good idea, a safety zone around the grill and watch the children to provide to stay in the area.

• Before getting a propane bottle filled, damage to check.

• Never transport or store propane in the trunk of your car.

DURING Grill

• Keep children away from the grill.

• Do not wear loose clothing that may catch fire.

• Use tools for grilling long handle and / or flame retardant gloves.

• Never use other flammable liquids to start fire starter liquid / brush fire.

• Never pour or spray liquid to start in an open flame. Flames along the fluid path back to light flashing the container in his hand.

• Keep alcoholic beverages out of the door; they are flammable.

• Do not leave the grill unattended.

Barbecue Safe

• When you turn on your propane grill, make sure that all connections are secure, open the lid and take the match or lighter before turning on the gas.

• Always switch off the supply of propane grill and the bottle to the grill end. Otherwise, it will result in fire hazards such as leakage and faulty controller.

• Keep your grill and propane cylinder outdoors.

• Follow manufacturer's instructions for safe use, cleaning and maintenance of your grill instructions.

• Test your cylinder for leaks on a regular basis. During the leak test, never use matches or open flame. Use soap or a leak detector and water.

• Keep the bottle away from heat and insert a safety plug on the valve.

BY Grill

• Always follow to save the cleaning and the manufacturer's instructions that accompany the grill.

• Keep your grill clean and free of accumulations of fat, which can cause a fire.

• Never store liquid fuels or pressure in your home and / or near any possible source of flame.

If there is a fire GRILL

• For propane gas grills - turn off the burner. BBQ - close the grill lid. Disconnect power grids.

• For propane gas grills - if you can safely reach the tank valve, turn it off.

• If the fire involves the tank, do not touch, the area has cleared and call the fire department.

• If there is any kind of fire is a threat to their personal safety or property at risk, always call the fire department.

• NEVER attempt a grease fire to extinguish with water. make only burn the flames. Use a portable fire extinguisher approved.

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