Havant Borough Council

• When using lighter fuel, place the container well away from the barbecue before attempting to light it. Be sure you haven't spilled any on your clothes or the grass.
• Follow manufacturers' instructions and don't add more fuel after lighting the barbecue.
• Have a multi-purpose fire extinguisher nearby, or a bucket of water or sand. However, beware of steam if water is used to extinguish the fire in an emergency.
• Do not wear loose clothing that might catch fire if the flames flare up.
• Keep children at a safe distance.
• Never move a lit barbecue.
• Use suitable long handled utensils and oven gloves.
• Extinguish the fire before leaving it unattended.
• Ensure ashes are completely cold before removal.
• Store gas bottles in a secure, cool place.

Eat safely

• Defrost meat in the refrigerator before cooking and keep it there until needed.
• Keep food cool, covered and off the ground. 
• Make sure your pets are kept well away.
• Light the barbecue well in advance and make sure the coals are glowing red (with a powdery grey surface) before starting to cook.
• If possible, pre-cook all poultry in the microwave oven or traditional cooker, then take it straight to the barbecue to finish it off.
• Wash your hands often, especially after handling raw food.
• Eat the food as soon as it is ready.
• Throw away all the perishable food that has been left outside for more than a couple of hours.

• Place the injury under cold running water for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover burns with a clean, dry, lint free cloth.
• Get Medical help for a burn larger than a 10p coin.

• pull away clothing stuck to skin.
• put butter or grease on a burn.
• apply ointment, antiseptic, disinfectants or lotion on a burn.
• use sticking plaster on the area of a burn.
• break or burst blisters.