Summer barbecue safety tips from the safety center
More than 10 000 people suffer grill injuries yearly. Tips include cleaning the grill, using long handed tools and sharp knives, keeping water and a fire extinguisher nearby, lining the grill with foil and ash, stacking charcoal in a center pyramid, reading lighter fluid directions, soaking coals, lighting with a match, waiting for ash coated coals, spreading or gathering coals to adjust heat, and cooking with the rack replaced.