Whether you are grilling for yourself or for your family, you should be thinking about the safety measures you can take to avoid untoward accidents from happening.
The number one cause of injuries and fire from gas grilling is leaking fuel lines. Cracked or broken hoses and misaligned connections are things that can be quickly arranged but because of negligence causes an explosion. When gas grill fire happens, look for the fire source. If it is in the grill itself, turn off the control buttons or the tank and wait for the fire to die down. If the fire won't die down, get away from the grill and call the fire department.
When grilling, stay as far away as possible to things that can go up to flames. Be in a safe distance from the house, fences and trees just to be safe. Also, keep in mind to have a close access to a fire extinguisher or water source. Be sure to know how to use a fire extinguisher.
Try to keep flammable materials away from you when grilling. Lighter fluids explode when it gets too hot. Additionally, if the grill does not start within ten seconds, turn it off and wait for at least five minutes before trying again. Propane gas in the air develops quickly, and with just a spark it might explode.
Before grilling, wear comfortable, loose clothes. But do not wear too loose clothes or it might get the fire if something happens. Do not also forget to wear mitts when grilling. Safety barbeque tools are essential so as to keep you from getting burns.
Also, purchase barbeque tools with long handles and are easy to handle. Barbecue tools that have long handles also help in preventing you from getting burned because you can be as far away from the grill grates as possible, so if flare-ups happen, you cannot get hurt.
Lastly, check gas lines for leaks. Use your cleaning barbeque tools in brushing soapy water over hoses and connectors. By cleaning, you can see if there are any potential leaks, thus you will be able to prevent fire from happening. Replace leaking parts before grilling again. These are just some of the tips that you can practice when grilling. Make sure that you do them before and after grilling to save you and your family from danger.
