The 4th of July often signifies the start of the summer season. For most it is a fun weekend enjoying time with family and friends. Participation in cookouts, fireworks and swimming are common activities which create great memories. Unfortunately with each of these activities there could be unpleasant memories that can have a long lasting impact on their lives. With a few precautions, each of these activities can be safely enjoyed. This week we will be providing a few tips to consider each day to ensure that you and your family have a safe holiday.
We will kick off this Summer Safety Series with Outdoor Grilling Safety Tips…
- Keep your grill a safe distance from your house, deck, fence or any building and out from under any leaves or branches.
- Keep your grill at a safe distance from lawn games, play areas and foot traffic.
- Make sure to keep children and pets a safe distance away from the grill area, try declaring a three-foot “safe zone” around the grill.
- Take the time to make sure that any ‘debris or residue’ from last year has been cleaned out of the basin as this debris makes as a potent fuel source when ignited which can quickly set fire to nearby objects, awnings and leaves.
- Keep a fire extinguisher close by when grilling and be sure you know how to properly use it.
- Use long-handled grilling tools to have plenty of clearance from heat and flames.
- Propane and charcoal grills must ONLY be used outdoors. If used indoors, or in any enclosed spaces, such as tents, they pose both a fire hazard and the risk of exposing occupants to toxic gases and potential asphyxiation.
- Never leave the grill unattended.
- And finally, if using a charcoal grill, always be sure to wait until the coals have completely cooled before disposing them.
Please check back tomorrow for more Summer Safety Tips for this 4th of July Weekend!
