BBQ Safety Tips

Barbecuing is a fun outdoor activity that can bring the whole family together. Everyone can pitch in when making the food and then enjoy it afterward. You can enhance the taste of your barbecue dishes by preparing them on a weber BBQ. It can add an extra flavour to them and make them more savoury. However, do keep in mind that BBQs are cooking devices that need to be handled with care. Since they operate at a very high temperature, you need to be careful when using them. There is always a risk of injury if you are even the slightest bit careless around a barbecue grill. The following are some safety tips that you must keep in mind when using a weber BBQ. 

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Do the Barbecue in the Backyard

The most simple and obvious tip is to set up the BBQ in the backyard. If you don’t have a backyard then plan the barbecue party in a park or an open area away from your home. Having a barbecue inside a home or under a porch is often a recipe for disaster. The reason for this is that flames from the BBQ can catch items inside the home and cause a fire. So, it is best to have the barbecue at a safe distance from the home.

Keep a Fire Extinguisher Close By

The biggest safety threat posed by BBQs is that of a fire. So, it is important that you keep yourself prepared for such an event. Keeping a fire extinguisher close to the BBQ will ensure that you are able to put out any fires before they spread further. However, it is crucial that you know how to use the fire extinguisher. If you don’t then call the firefighter immediately. Don’t try to fight fire on your own.

Never Leave a Grill Unattended

Grilling requires your complete focus. So, make sure that when the BBQ is on, you are standing right beside it. Leaving the grill unattended is not a smart decision. So, make sure that any prep work that needs to be done is completed well before you turn on your BBQ.

Regularly Clean the BBQ

Cleaning the BBQ is an exercise that you must perform before or after every use. It is important from a safety point of view as it can limit the grease build up which is the major cause of flare-ups.

Home Fires is a specialist dealer of weber BBQs. Feel free to contact us anytime if you are interested in buying a weber BBQ.
Location: New South Wales, Australia

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