Summer is in full swing, and barbecue season is upon us! June and July are the most popular months to grill out in the northern hemisphere, and as such, they are also the most common months for grill fires. The local fire and security company receives more calls about grill fires during the summer than any other time of the year. Protect yourself and your family by following these grilling safety tips.
Watch your Distance.
More than half of all grill fires start on a balcony, patio or terrace. Lower your risk by moving your grill away from solid structures. Many municipalities have ordinances requiring that grills be kept at least ten to twenty feet from buildings. Following these rules allows you to put out small grill fires before they spread to solid structures and grow out of control.
Keep Track of Kids and Pets.
Children and pets should be kept at least three feet away from the grill at all times. Young children and animals may not be aware of the danger a barbecue grill presents, and they may become excited while playing and knock over the grill. Burns, other injuries, and fires that spread to other structures can result. For safety's sake, don't allow pets to approach the grill, and teach children that the area around the grill is for grown-ups only.
Keep Your Grill Clean.
Alarm systems in Hawaii are often triggered by fires in grills that have not been properly cleaned. Grease, ash and other byproducts of grilling can easily build up on the inside of the grill, and these byproducts can be highly flammable, leading to flare-ups and grill fires. They can also plug the grill's vents, which can cause the fire to appear to go out, only to flare up suddenly when the top is opened. After using your grill, clean the grate with soap and water, empty ash and coals, and check to make sure all the parts are functioning properly.
Use Grills Properly.
Charcoal and propane grills should only be used outdoors. Using these grills indoors greatly increases your risk of deadly carbon monoxide exposure, as well as increasing the likelihood that your building will burn if a grill fire starts. Keep a fire extinguisher or bucket of water close at hand while grilling, and never leave your grill unattended.
Use a Fire and Security Company.
In case of a grill fire, your fire department is only a phone call away. But alarm systems in Hawaii can bring help even faster by going off and automatically calling the fire department if a fire occurs. If your cell phone is not near your grill, or you are burned or otherwise injured in a grill fire, the fire department will still be notified immediately and help will be on the way before the fire gets too large to control.
Gathering with family and friends for a barbecue is one of the simple pleasures of summer. Hopefully, these tips will help you avoid grill fires and other mishaps that can happen around any source of open flames. Prevention is the best cure for a situation that can quickly become too hot to handle.
Thursday 20 June 2013
Tuesday 4 June 2013
Summer Safety for Children
Lifeline Fire and Security places a high priority on the security Hawaii parents want for their children. They offer affordable ways to keep watch over the younger crowd so parents can breathe easier. Here are a few summer safety tips for parents and their children:
1. Play it safe at the park.
Summer security in Hawaii starts at the playground. If a parent cannot accompany his child, he should make sure he visits the playground with a responsible adult.
It is a good idea to role play with a child ahead of time to teach him what to do if a stranger approaches. Another good tip is to show him how to find a trustworthy adult if he needs help or is lost. Other than a policeman or park employee, a child can ask a parent with small children for help. They are most likely to be adults a child can trust.
2. Keep safe in the water.
The hot weather for which summer is famous makes the pool a popular place for children. A parent must never assume his child is safe just because he can swim. He or another responsible adult should be within arm's reach at all times according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Some people expect a drowning child to thrash wildly and call for help. The exact opposite is usually true. A child who is drowning will often be very still and not draw attention. For this reason, adults supervising swimming children need to focus on them completely.
As all Hawaii parents know, the beach is the best place to be during the summer. Kids who want to swim in the ocean need to know how to swim with waves, and be educated about rip tides.
3. Not all heat damage comes from the sun.
Burgers and steaks are summer fare for many, and the outdoor grill receives a lot of use during the warmer months. Parents need to teach their children to stay away from the grill even after it has been turned off. It stays hot for a while after use.
For other fire safety issues, Lifeline offers reliable security Hawaii parents can count on. Their state-of-the-art fire alarms alert residents and the proper authorities immediately if they detect smoke.
4. Never leave children unsupervised.
This is one of the most important summer safety tips. Many burglaries occur during the day when people are at work. This creates danger for a child at home.
Children often have to stay home alone during the school year in the afternoons. During the summer, they are home even more. Lifeline offers a wireless surveillance system which allows parents to view their children at home and operate the security system from a remote location. It will alert them to any suspicious activity as well, so they can keep an eye on their children even if they need to be at work.
Following these summer safety tips will make safer Hawaii neighborhoods and put parents at ease. The employees at Lifeline Fire and Security make it their mission to ensure safety for children and adults alike.
For more information on a security system for your home, please visit www.lifeline-hawaii.com.
1. Play it safe at the park.
Summer security in Hawaii starts at the playground. If a parent cannot accompany his child, he should make sure he visits the playground with a responsible adult.
It is a good idea to role play with a child ahead of time to teach him what to do if a stranger approaches. Another good tip is to show him how to find a trustworthy adult if he needs help or is lost. Other than a policeman or park employee, a child can ask a parent with small children for help. They are most likely to be adults a child can trust.
2. Keep safe in the water.
The hot weather for which summer is famous makes the pool a popular place for children. A parent must never assume his child is safe just because he can swim. He or another responsible adult should be within arm's reach at all times according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Some people expect a drowning child to thrash wildly and call for help. The exact opposite is usually true. A child who is drowning will often be very still and not draw attention. For this reason, adults supervising swimming children need to focus on them completely.
As all Hawaii parents know, the beach is the best place to be during the summer. Kids who want to swim in the ocean need to know how to swim with waves, and be educated about rip tides.
3. Not all heat damage comes from the sun.
Burgers and steaks are summer fare for many, and the outdoor grill receives a lot of use during the warmer months. Parents need to teach their children to stay away from the grill even after it has been turned off. It stays hot for a while after use.
For other fire safety issues, Lifeline offers reliable security Hawaii parents can count on. Their state-of-the-art fire alarms alert residents and the proper authorities immediately if they detect smoke.
4. Never leave children unsupervised.
This is one of the most important summer safety tips. Many burglaries occur during the day when people are at work. This creates danger for a child at home.
Children often have to stay home alone during the school year in the afternoons. During the summer, they are home even more. Lifeline offers a wireless surveillance system which allows parents to view their children at home and operate the security system from a remote location. It will alert them to any suspicious activity as well, so they can keep an eye on their children even if they need to be at work.
Following these summer safety tips will make safer Hawaii neighborhoods and put parents at ease. The employees at Lifeline Fire and Security make it their mission to ensure safety for children and adults alike.
For more information on a security system for your home, please visit www.lifeline-hawaii.com.
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