BBQ Safety and Guidance
Everyone loves a long, sunny evening having fun with friends and cooking on an open fire. But how do you stay BBQ safe?
It's great to get out in the fresh air and spend time cooking up a feast. However, barbecues (BBQs) can be dangerous if not handled responsibly, so it's important to keep safety in mind, especially when kids and pets are involved.
5 ways to stay BBQ safe
- Never use a BBQ – including disposables – indoors or on your balcony.
- Be careful where you position your BBQ – we suggest on level ground, well away from anything flammable like sheds, fences, trees or tents.
- Don't use petrol, paraffin or any flammable liquids on your BBQ – firelighters are a much safer option.
- Carefully supervise children – little ones can all too easily trip and fall, while older children might hurt themselves trying to help.
- Be pet-aware – dogs (and some cats!) love to snaffle sausages and can cause accidents getting under your feet. To be really safe, keep Fido indoors, or at least out of the immediate vicinity of the BBQ.
For more BBQ guidance please visit the London Fire Brigade website.
Source: London Fire Brigade Website: https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-home/cooking/bbqs/