nStore propane bottles in well ventilated areas away from house, potential flame sources
nCheck all connections frequently
nKeep lid open when starting grill
nOpen valve only 1/4 to 1/2 turn before lighting
nKeep valve closed when not in use
Propane
and Gas Grill Safety
Adequate ventilation
is important to avoid the danger that containers of propane and natural gas
could leak. Propane and natural gas cause less injury and death mainly
because they do reach the consumer inthe liquid form whose vapors makes gasoline so dangerous.
Propane and natural
gas grill users should still observe carefully the manufacturer’s
instructions and safety warnings. All such warnings normally include
instructions such as the following:
Check all
connections carefully before each use
Keep lid open when
starting grill
Open valve only ¼ to
½ turn before lighting, to avoid flare-ups
Keep valve closed
when not in use
(Bridge) While we’re discussing fuels used in
cooking grills, we should also talk about charcoal-fired grills.What are some ways we can cook safely using
charcoal?