Gasoline Safety
Charcoal Grills: Safe Lighting Procedure
nUse only approved lighter/starter fluids
nUse mitt when lighting coals
nAfter soaking the coals with starter fluid
–Wait a minute before lighting
–Allow vapors to dissipate
Charcoal Grills: Safe Lighting Procedure
      Every year, thousands of burn injuries occur as the result of careless use or improper choice of lighter and starter fluids for outdoor grills.
Approved charcoal grill starter fuels are far less explosive than gasoline or kerosene.
But even when using the correct fuel, always use an insulated fire retardant mitt when lighting coals.
After soaking the coals with starter fluid, wait a minute before lighting them. This gives the vapors time to dissipate.
(Bridge)  This takes care of getting started. What guidelines should be followed while cooking, and when extinguishing the coals after finishing or in a fire emergency?