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Enjoy your BBQ in safety

 
Barbecue

 

 

Barbecues can be great fun but should always be enjoyed in safety. Follow our advice below to ensure your barbeque isn't memorable for all the wrong reasons.
 
 

Contact Us:

Telephone: (023) 9244 6654

Email: ehcommercial@havant.gov.uk

Visit: Environmental Health (Commercial), Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX

 
 

Be prepared

 

  • Choose a sheltered site, away from fences, plants, sheds or anything else which might catch fire.
  • Only use lighter fuel designed for barbecues - not petrol, methylated or white spirit.
  • 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.

 

Burns . . . Do the right thing

  • 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.

 

Caution! Do not . . .

  • 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.

 

If you would like further advice, please contact Environmental Health Service at the Civic Offices or telephone (023) 9244 6654. Alternatively you can e.mail us.
 

Contact Us:

Telephone: (023) 9244 6654

Email: ehcommercial@havant.gov.uk

Visit: Environmental Health (Commercial), Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX