Check nothing is broken. Is your BBQ safe?
If you’re planning to host a barbecue this summer, there are many things you’ll need to take care of in order to ensure that your event goes smoothly and safely and that your guests have a great time.
Everyone loves a BBQ on a warm summer's evening but we need to think about safety to avoid injuries, damage to property and accidents.
If you have a gas BBQ we have a Gas BBQ Safety Checklist.
Check nothing is broken. Is your BBQ safe?
Level, sheltered and away from people and combustible material.
Build up of old fat can be a fire hazard as well as a health hazard.
Be prepared for emergency situations.
Have water close by and easy accessible.
Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies.
Be prepared for burns.
Protect your clothes and skin from splashes.
Protect your hands from heat and flames.
Meat fats can cause flames.
Make sure your meat is cooked the whole way through to help avoid food poisoning.
Make sure you can see what is happening.
Raw and Cooked Foods.
Cleaning hands method to wipe hands of raw juices.
Clean surfaces of raw meat and fish juices.
Remember Carbon Monoxide