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Is your BBQ up to scratch?
To coincide with a warning that your barbecue may be a potential death trap if not treated with respect, we are on the hunt for the state's worst (or most 'interesting') BBQ.
Is it yours?
Email yours photos to nmitchell@3aw.com.au.
PLAY: How a BBQ destroyed a $1 million home
Examples of BBQ's gone wrong can be viewed below
OFFICIAL MESSAGE: Warmer weather and the arrival of the penultimate weekend of the AFL finals will have many people dragging the barbecue out of winter hibernation for weekend celebrations.
But firefighters from the MFB and CFA are warning that after giving the barbie the winter off, it needs a safety check before you light up.
Barbeques are extremely popular particularly during the warmer months but they can also become potentially dangerous when mixed with carelessness.
The combination of a relaxed atmosphere, drinks flowing freely, children playing and an open flame can quickly cause a tragic accident.
Simple precautions, pre-planning and care, especially regarding young children is vital.
SAFETY CHECKLIST:
- Be aware of, and ensure that you comply with, any fire restrictions that may be in place such as total fire bans
- Ensure that your barbeque is serviced and maintained correctly including scheduled pressure testing of any gas cylinders and checking of the condition of all hoses and connections
- Carry out a check of the cylinder for rust or damage and ensure any connections are correctly tightened on gas barbeques before lighting
- If a gas leak does occur shut off the cylinder immediately and allow any gas to dissipate, always call Triple Zero for any emergency
- Always site a barbeque on a firm, level base sheltered from wind gusts and well away from anything flammable like garden sheds, vegetation, fences etc.
- Have a garden hose or similar continuous supply of water available at all times
- Clear the surrounding area of combustibles before lighting a barbeque
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use the correct start up and shut down procedures
- Ensure that the lit barbeque is in the care of a responsible adult at all times
- Never put any flammable liquid on a barbeque
- Keep children away from any barbeque and remember to remove and secure any lighters and matches
- Dispose of coals only after they have been wetted down and are cold
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Blog comments
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One of the problems with barbeqeus which created a situation was caused by the gas tap being on the same side as the hose, and a failure to tighten the hose created a leak, an I could not turn of the tap. Flames stopped me from turning it off. A nearby tap and hose allowed me to cool and turn of the gas tap. Very scary...
John Oh Thursday 29 September, 2011 - 10:50 AM -
Hi Guys, I started a BBQ cleaning business a couple of years ago in Melbourne called BBQ HERO which is growing rapidly. We now have cleaners in Vic, NSW, QLD and S.A and would like to somehow be apart of your 'is your bbq up to scratch segment'. We do a full clean and service of all types of bbq's, service includes: Cleaning hotplate and grills, interior and exterior of bbq, cleaning the roasting hood, cleaning the drip tray and replacing the granules. We also make sure the bbq is working properly and hoses are not leaking. BBQ HERO uses high pressure steam and all non caustic and non toxic products. Feel free to contact me if you would like to chat further on 0451307462. Thanks, Kane
Kane Wednesday 28 September, 2011 - 11:56 AM -
Flaming hell!!
adam Tuesday 27 September, 2011 - 4:41 PM
