BBQ’s Safety Rules
Redford & Rosehill Caravan Parks do allow BBQ’s but please follow these rules
- make sure the BBQ is in good working order – regularly checked and maintained
- ensure the BBQ is located on a flat part of the site
- ensure it is positioned well away from sheds, trees or shrubs
- keep children, garden games and pets well away from the cooking area
- never leave the BBQ unattended
- position within easy distance of one of the park’s fire points and maybe also keep a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergencies
- only use recognised fire lighters/starters and only on cold coals – use the minimum necessary and never use petrol
- use only enough charcoal to cover the base to a depth of about 50mm (2 inches)
- make sure that the BBQ is completely extinguished before leaving the area
- never put hot ashes straight into a dustbin or wheelie bin – they could melt the plastic and cause a fire
Of more concern are disposable BBQs –
Risks associated with disposable BBQs have been identified as:
- they can stay hot for hours
- they can give off carbon monoxide fumes for several hours after they go out, so shouldn’t be used indoors, for example in a tent
- they are often not put out properly, which can cause grass fires, especially in hot weather when the ground is dry
- when used outside, the wind may carry smouldering ash towards nearby grassland or accommodation
- the ground beneath a BBQ can remain searingly hot for hours after it has been removed, posing a risk to anyone who might walk over it
- they pose a threat to wildlife
- they are both wasteful and harmful to the environment.
BBQs and food safety
- wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat
- never place cooked food on a plate or surface that held raw meat. Use separate utensils for raw and cooked meat
- thaw frozen food completely before cooking
- keep chilled food out of the fridge for the shortest time possible during preparation
- ensure the charcoal is glowing red with a grey, powdery surface before beginning to cook
- to cook food evenly, turn it regularly and move it around the BBQ. Check that the centre of the food is piping hot before serving
- keep raw meat products away from cooked or partially cooked meat on the BBQ