Barbecue season is upon us once again. However, there are important points to consider, otherwise your life could be in danger. The Firefighters Association tells you what you should pay attention to.
The sunshine and sometimes already summer-like temperatures beckon you to enjoy a barbecue in the garden and on the balcony. The Fire Brigades Association is urging you to avoid reckless action. “Plan carefully, follow safety rules when grilling and be aware of potential dangers even after the barbecue is over,” advises the vice president, ”to avoid painful burns or carbon monoxide poisoning!”
The Firefighters Association offers eight important tips for your barbecue enjoyment:
Tips: 1 through 4
- Make sure your grill is safe and protected from the wind. Do not build makeshift structures.
- If you are cooking over a campfire, make sure there is a non-combustible strip (earth, sand, rocks) around the cooking area, and have a bucket of sand or fire extinguisher (preferably water or foam) ready for extinguishing.
- Keep an eye on the grill, especially when children are around. A safe distance of two to three feet can prevent injury.
- Never pour alcohol or other flammable liquids on the grill! The resulting flames can cause dangerous burns.
Tips: 5 to 8
- In case of burns, cool minor burns with water (not ice or ice water) for a maximum of ten minutes. In case of serious injuries, call for help immediately by calling 112!
- Even if bad weather forces you to leave your garden or balcony, never grill indoors. An extinguished grill has nowhere to cool down: the deadly fire gases are life-threatening!
- Only barbecue outdoors in designated areas. Observe prohibitions (e.g. in areas prone to forest fires).
- After the party is over, allow ashes to cool completely under supervision before discarding them, but never in cardboard boxes or plastic containers. Never bury hot coals in the sand after a barbecue at the beach!
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