{"id":182,"date":"2016-09-02T03:35:27","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T03:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allins.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2018-10-18T14:29:39","modified_gmt":"2018-10-18T20:29:39","slug":"grilling-safety-tips-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allins.com\/blog\/grilling-safety-tips-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilling Safety Tips for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"header\" style=\"float: right; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px;\" title=\"Safe Grilling Tips\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grilling-food-safely.jpg\" alt=\"Safe Grilling Tips\" \/>Whether it&#8217;s for the holiday weekend or just another gorgeous day in Michigan, nothing says summer like the smell of grilling wafting through the neighborhood. It&#8217;s one of our favorite parts of summer\u00a0and a great way to gather the family together to savor the long, hot days.\u00a0Unfortunately, when folks gather around the grill this summer, risk factors also increase.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">According to the National Fire Protection Association, US Fire Departments respond to over 8,200 home fires involving some sort of outdoor grill per year. These 8,200 fires have caused 15 deaths, 120 injuries and $75 million in property damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">But this doesn&#8217;t mean you have to throw water on the coals just yet. You can stay safe and still enjoy your delicious food by following just a few safety tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Never grill inside. Besides the obvious fire hazard, grilling inside your trailer, tent, house, garage, or any enclosed area can result in an accumulation of carbon monoxide &#8211; possibly enough to be deadly. The safest place to set up your grill will be a well-ventilated area on a flat surface, outdoors and away from buildings and others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Any utensils (forks, tongs, etc.) should have long handles and you should use flame retardant mitts to avoid burns and splatters.<img decoding=\"async\" id=\"header\" style=\"float: left; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-right: 25px;\" title=\"Grilling Safety\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grilling-safety-fire.jpg\" alt=\"Grilling Safety\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If a grease fire occurs, don&#8217;t panic, and <strong>never throw water on a grease fire!\u00a0<\/strong>Use baking soda to control a grease fire. You should also have a fire extinguisher handy to be sure flames do not get out of control. A bucket of sand can be used as a substitute if you don&#8217;t have a working extinguisher. Remember to use the sand or baking soda first, and then you can apply water from a nearby hose if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Never leave a grill unattended once it&#8217;s lit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Don\u2019t allow children to play near the grill when in use or immediately following its use. The grill will remain very hot to the touch for up to an hour or more once it\u2019s been extinguished.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Never attempt to move a hot grill. It\u2019s easy to stumble or drop it and serious burn yourself or someone helping you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #000000; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Whether you\u2019re grilling for an outdoor party or just tonight\u2019s dinner, employing safe grilling habits is the hallmark of any true pit master.<\/span><\/p>\n<style>\n    body{ line-height: 150%;}<br \/>\n    #header {<br \/>\n    width: 50%;<br \/>\n    height: auto;<br \/>\n    max-width: 500px;}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it&#8217;s for the holiday weekend or just another gorgeous day in Michigan, nothing says summer like the smell of grilling wafting through the neighborhood. 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