Wait until fluid has soaked in before lighting.
Charcoal grill safety rules.
Cap lighter fluid immediately and place a safe distance from grill.
Summer grilling and bbq safety tips including why you should light your grill with the lid open and how to easily check for gas leaks.
What really burns the hair off your face is adding lighter fluid to hot coals.
Keep your grill outside.
Nfpa urges you to use safe grilling practices as the peak months for grilling fires approach june and july.
16 1 400 were caused by charcoal and other solid fueled grills.
If you grill with charcoal and need to dispose of the coals soak them in water to extinguish them before disposing in a metal container.
Check the gas lines.
The number one problem with charcoal grill is lighting the charcoal.
82 7 200 were caused by gas grills.
Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
Doing so may cause a flash fire and result in serious burn injuries.
Gas grills have taken over the grill market however some people still prefer to use charcoal grills for their barbecues.
Lighter fluid causes all kinds of problems and you should really find a better way to light your coals.
Never add lighter fluid to coals that are already hot or warm.
The leading cause of gas grill fires is a fuel line lead or break.
5 tips for safer grilling.
These are the basic rules of barbecuing that everyone should.
Next time you fire up the grill keep these bbq safety tips in mind to ensure you and your friends and family stay safe.
Propane and charcoal bbq grills should only be used outdoors.
According to the hearth patio barbecue association 64 of households own a gas grill 44 own a charcoal grill and 9 own an electric grill.
Gas and charcoal grills can produce carbon monoxide and other dangerous toxins.
Always operate your grill outside away from your house trees and deck railings.
Gasoline and kerosene should not be used to start a fire in a grill.
When using charcoal briquettes or wood chunks form a pyramid and douse with lighter fluid.
Use charcoal safety.
The grill should be placed well away from the home deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
Never add lighter fluid to burning briquettes or hot coals.
Charcoal grill safety use only charcoal starter fluid.
Charcoal grills are the cause of far more fires than gas grills.
Tips for safe barbecuing.
Gas grills cause more home fires than charcoal grills the association adds.
Never use gasoline or kerosene to start the fire.
