Nothing says summer like a barbecue in the garden, but the party can quickly go from festive to spooky if something goes wrong with grilling burgers and hot dogs. Between 2014 and 2018, nearly 20,000 people with barbecue injuries went to hospital emergency rooms each year. Most of these injuries were burns from barbecues.
Knowing how to grill safely and what to do if you are injured will ensure the success of your next garden party.
Frequent barbecuing hazards
Burns from fire or exposure to a hot surface are the most common injuries while grilling. Children under the age of 5 who accidentally bump, touch, or fall on the grill are responsible for about a third of these injuries.
Inhaling smoke is another hazard when grilling. This happens when you grill with the hood down as smoke builds up which you then breathe in when you lift the hood. Signs that you may have inhaled too much smoke include coughing, shortness of breath, hoarseness, and headache.
Safety tips for grilling
To avoid fire and injury, follow these tips before lighting your barbecue:
● Do not drink or grill. You don't want to freak out while grilling, so save your drink when you're done.
● Place your grill at least 3 m from all structures and overhangs, such as B. roof lines. If the barbecue fire ignites, the structure will not ignite.
● Prepare to grill. Wear a thick apron and gloves. Use long handled tools like barbecue tongs and rotating forks.
● Keep the grill clean and in good condition. Make sure your grill is in good working order and periodically clean the grease trap on the bottom of the grill to avoid grease build-up that can ignite.
● Keep the gas grill covers open. Ignite your gas grill immediately after lighting it with the hood open. If you wait, even if it's only a minute or two, the gas will build up and ignite in a torch when you light the grill.
● Stable charcoal grills. Make sure your charcoal grill is stable and place it on a flat surface so it doesn't tip over.
● Minimize lighter fluid. Do not overload your grill with charcoal and only use enough lighter fluid to ignite the first flame. Spraying coals with lighter fluid creates vapors that can ignite. Never use alcohol, gasoline, or kerosene to light your charcoal grill.
● Have safety equipment ready. Have a fire extinguisher or baking soda handy to put out fires. If the grill catches fire, turn off the gas or close the grill lid.
Injured while cooking? That is to be done
If you get burned while cooking, the first thing you must do is stop, jump, and roll over if your clothes burn or put a towel over the burned area.
Then wash the burn with warm water to relieve the pain. Be sure to wash off any dirt or other debris from the wound, then wrap it in something clean.
If the burn is small and red but has no blisters, treat it at home with an antibiotic ointment and a clean, dry bandage. Be sure to look out for signs of infection such as worsening pain, redness, or swelling.
If the burn is large, severely inflamed, or on the face or joints, see a doctor at the nearest emergency room.
You should also go to the emergency room if you experience smoke exhalation symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
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