Barbeques

Everyone enjoys a good barbeque however it is easy to be distracted when you are cooking with friends and family around you. If you follow these few simple precautions it should be a safe and enjoyable experience:

Safety Points

• Make sure the barbeque is good working order and ensure it's on a flat level site.
• Place in an area well away from a shed, wooden fence, shrubs or trees.
• Stop children and pets playing games and running around the barbeque.
• Always keep a bucket of sand, water or garden hose nearby.
• Never leave the barbeque unattended.
• Never try to move a hot barbeque let it cool.

Charcoal Barbeques

• Place recognized firelighters on the base of the barbeque.
• Cover with enough charcoal - usually about 3 inches (75millimeters)
• Only use recognized starter fuel on cold coals and never petrol.
• Never squirt the recognized starter fuel on hot coals.
• Always light the barbeque outdoors never indoors.
• Avoid if possible wearing loose clothing when cooking.

Gas Barbeques

• Ensure gas cylinder is connected properly.
• Make sure the all connections are hand tight, do not over tighten.
• If you suspect a leak brush with soapy water and look for bubbles.
• After cooking, turn off at the cylinder first to let residual gas evaporate out of the pipe work.
• When empty, make sure the tap is turned off before changing.
• If possible always change a cylinder outdoors or in a well ventilated area.