Barbeque Safety Checklist
Barbeque Safety is time for a BBQ the sun is out and it’s time to firing up the barbecue and enjoy cooking outdoors. Barbecues are involved in many accidents every year so its important to try and do everything you can to prevent it happening.
This checklist is aimed to help protect you, your guests and your property from accidents.
Never use a BBQ indoors or on a balcony. Beware of the wind which can cause flare up along with fats.
If you use a Gas BBQ instead of a charcoal barbeque we have created a safety checklist to help you with that.
Barbeque Safety Checklist
BBQ Repair
Check State of repair of BBQ.
Check if there are any missing screws, rusted areas or components missing.
Suitable Site
Level, sheltered and away from people and combustible material.
BBQ Cleanliness
Clean the grills of dust and dirty and particles of food as this can cause food poisioning.
Fire Safety
Fire extinguisher / Fire Blanket
Bucket of water / Garden Hose Nearby
First Aid Kit
Burns can easily occur while dealing with a barbeque so better to be prepared.
Potective Clothing
Apron can protect clothes from both splashes of oil and embers.
Consider heat-resistant barbecue gloves.
Meat Thermometer
Know the meat you are cooking is thoroughly cooked the whole way through to prevent food poisoning from undercooked meat.
Adequate Lighting
Make sure you can see what you are doing and see dangers.
Food Preperation
Prep Area for both raw and cooked foods to stop any cross contamination.
Wipes Hands
Method to wipe hand of raw juices.
Anti-bacterial wipes.
Ventillation
Well ventilated area – carbon monoxide
Don’t put yourself and others at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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