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BBQ Grilling Safety Tips

BBQ Grilling Safety
Who doesn’t love the smell of something cooking on the barbe? That intense charcoal aroma can be smelled for miles around reminding us summer is right around the corner. So, fire up your grill, invite your family and friends over and enjoy some amazing barbeque.

If you are new to grilling or have been doing it for years it is always important to be reminded of the different safety precautions that you should be aware of when it comes to barbequing. That is why the month of May is dedicated to Barbeque Awareness Month!

Grilling Facts and Statistics
It has been estimated that nearly 18,000 people head to the E.R. or urgent care centers every year due to burns and blisters from barbeque grills. Each year in the United States, outdoor barbeque grills cause more than 6,000 fires, more than six fatalities, and nearly $11 million in damage.
Doctors nationwide, say those who barbeque are routinely burned, singed and blistered in accidents caused by either faulty grills, or the faulty habits of their operators (msnbc.com).

Grill Owners
According to a study conducted by the Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Association (HPBA) it is estimated that 82 percent of all U.S. households own a grill or smoker, while 97 percent of all grill owners have used their grills in the past year.

Majority of grill owners use their grills year-round.
45 percent of grillers, fire up the grill at least 1-2 times per week.
56 percent of grill users still continue grilling throughout the winter months.

Grilling Basics
With so many people who use their grills quite frequently, it is important to know and be reminded of the basics of grilling safety.

Think location- place your grill away from all activity going on.
Think property- don’t put a grill under a house or close to a bunch of tree branches. It is best to keep your grill at least 10 feet away from buildings, cars, and/or other structures.
Always monitor your grill when turned on.
Always turn it off and put it away after each use- no matter if it is charcoal or propane.
Don’t forget to clean out the grease pan- grease and oil from whatever you were cooking could build up and be combustible, which could lead to a potential fire.

Safety Tips for the Different Types of Grills