10 Steps to a Safer Memorial Day Cookout
working with open flame: Make sure you have a fire extinguisher. Do not wear loose clothing. Grills cause thousands of fires, hundreds of injuries, dozens of deaths and millions of dollars in damage every year... don't become a statistic!
food safety concerns: Refrigerate food until it goes on the grill. The grill should hold a temperature of around 300 degrees and the meat should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees to kill any bacteria there may be.
Read the instructions: With many grill types, they differ in how they operate. Do not assume that your new grill works like your old one. If you can not find your instruction manual for your grill, check the manufacturer website, they often have them available for downloading!
Check your location: Make sure your grill is away from anything flammable like bushes, trees, your house... and out of the path of guests and small children. Also, before you start your fire, make sure the grill's vents are open. They should not be clogged with ashes or grease.
using a gas grill: Check your gas grill for obstructions. One of the main causes of gas grill fires is an obstruction in the gas line. This usually takes place, behind, underneath or inside your grill where people normally don’t look. Pay attention and stay safe!
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