Barbecues (SC)

Barbecues can be great fun but to avoid accidents the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents recommends the following:

• Only use a barbecue if it is in good condition
• Make sure it is on level ground away from fences, sheds and overhanging trees which could catch fire
• Never light a barbecue in an enclosed space
• Prepare the barbecue early to ensure it is at the right temperature by the time you want to cook
• Don’t pour petrol or other accelerants on to a barbecue as this could cause the barbecue to explode in your face
• Use long-handled tools
• Be careful of steam when opening foil parcels
• The metal parts of a barbecue get very hot so don't move it until it has cooled down
• Children need to be supervised at all times if they are near a barbecue
• Make sure the barbecue is fully extinguished before you leave it and that the coals have completely cooled down before you put them in the bin