Grilling Safety Recommendations

When it comes to entertaining friends and relatives in the summer season, grilling is a popular activity. Make sure to follow simple safety precautions to minimize injuries that have to do with hot temperatures and open flames. First of all, take steps to notify everyone of an invisible no-go zone around a grill. People should not be allowed to walk up to a grill and grab their favorite meat, fish and other food that’s cooking. Only one individual should be assigned the job of grilling and serving burgers, hot dogs and more. Additionally, people must not line up in front of a grill to refill their plates. Instead, have someone assist you with serving food straight off the grill to guests’ plates.

After you’re done grilling, do not rush to clean up any of the mess that has been made. Hot charcoal may require at least 10 minutes to cool especially on a warm summer day. Do not try to pour cold water on hot charcoal as a way to speed up the cooling process. You might get splashed with extremely hot droplets of water that come into contact with the charcoal. Similarly, clean up any grease and other substances before they solidify and bond with some of the grill hardware. Fat and lard could are very flammable when they are exposed to sparks, heat and other sources that cause combustion.

When handling open fires on a grill, wear the appropriate protective accessories such as long fireproof gloves. Additionally, only use elongated utensils that are effective at gripping raw meat on the grill. Sometimes, it might be appropriate to wear protective goggles to minimize the risk of any hot liquids from splattering onto your face. Don’t overload your grill top with a lot of meat that could release large volumes of juice.

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