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grilling. Making sure only the entrée gets cooked. From Mishap Reports. “Tried to re-light a smoker/grill with a grill lighter when the wind picked up and pushed the flames toward her, burning both hands…”

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  1. grilling Making sure only the entrée gets cooked

  2. From Mishap Reports • “Tried to re-light a smoker/grill with a grill lighter when the wind picked up and pushed the flames toward her, burning both hands…” • “Used gasoline to help ignite the grill. It exploded and burned him from his waist to his neck and arms.” • “Family member poured too much lighter fluid on the charcoal. Excess vapor built up and ignited suddenly when staff member bent over the grill to inspect the charcoal.” Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  3. From Mishap Reports • “Standing near a charcoal grill while it was being lit. Excessive amount of lighter fluid created a fireball.” • “Electric spark igniter didn’t work. Gas was allowed to flow for approximately 30 seconds. Mishap victim used a cigarette lighter to start the grill. This resulted in an explosion…” Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  4. Mishap Data(Navy and Marine Corps FY07-FY11) • 49 mishaps involving grills • Victims spent a total of 71 days in a hospital • Victims lost 384 work days • Victims spent 470 days on light duty Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  5. Getting Started • The manufacturer's instructions that accompany the grill are your best source of precautions and troubleshooting. • Read them when you get a new grill. Review them once a year. • Use long-handled grilling tools to give you plenty of clearance from heat and flames when cooking. • Don’t let grease or fat build up in trays below grill. It can ignite. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  6. Where to Put Your Grill • Keep the grill at least 10 feet away from siding, decks and railings. Keep it out from under eaves and overhanging branches. • Never use a grill indoors. • Don’t use a grill in a garage, breezeway, carport, porch, tent or camper. • Place the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas and foot traffic. • Keep children and pets away from the grill area. Enforce a three-foot "safe zone" around the grill. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  7. About Gas Grills • Leaks and breaks on gas grills account for two-fifths of the gas-grill structure and outdoor fires. • High-risk times are when you first use one that has been left idle or just after you refill and reattach the LP gas container. • Check the gas cylinder hose and tank valve for leaks before using your grill for the first time each year. Apply a soap-and-water solution to the hose and valve. Escaping propane will create bubbles. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  8. About Gas Grills, cont. • Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting or disconnecting LP gas containers. • Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing. • If your grill leaks, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  9. About Gas Grills, cont. • If you smell gas while cooking, get away from the grill and call the fire department. Don’t try to move the grill. • Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping hot grease. If you can't move the hoses, install a heat shield to protect them. • Replace scratched or nicked connectors—they can cause leaks. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  10. LP Gas Containers • Be careful when storing LP gas containers. Keep them upright. • Don’t store a spare gas container under or near the grill. • Transport the container in a secure, upright position. • Never keep a filled container in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve, venting gas. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  11. Charcoal Grills • Burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide (CO). CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can accumulate to toxic levels in closed environments. • Burning charcoal produces CO until the charcoal is extinguished. Remember this when moving your grill indoors. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  12. Starting the Charcoal • Only use charcoal starter fluid. • Store the can out of reach of children. • Keep the can away from heat sources. • Never add starter fluid when coals or kindling have already been ignited. • Never use any flammable or combustible liquid other than charcoal starter fluid to get the fire going. • Gasoline is the worst possible choice. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  13. How Not To Do It Photo courtesy of LT Jimmy “Solo” Hong, VX-31 Safety Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

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