When the weather is warm and inviting, 363 Bond Street apartments head up to the roof!
That’s where they relax on the spacious sundeck, take a refreshing dip in our rooftop pool, or cook up their favorite food at our grilling stations.
While grilling goodies is a favorite pastime, there are a few grilling safety tips we ask our residents to follow to ensure a good experience for all!
Learn How To Operate The Grill
While some residents may have previous outdoor grilling experience, not every grill is built the same.
Since design features vary from grill to grill, we recommend that residents read the operating instructions for our grills before using them.
By following the instructions posted in the grilling station area, residents may avoid any potential damage to the grill, ensure that their food is cooked properly, and reduce the risk of personal injury or emergency when operating the grill.
Never Leave An Active Grill Unattended
Active grills should never be left unattended at any time for any reason.
If an active grilling station is left unattended, even for just a few seconds, accidents or emergencies could occur.
A few seconds is just enough time for a spark or cinder to pop out of the grill and land on a person, a piece of furniture or the rooftop deck.
When this happened it could cause injury, property damage or even a fire.
An unattended grill could also injure a child or adult who touches its side or lid not knowing that the grill is currently in use. Touching a hot grill could result in severe burns or worse.
Even if the resident is finished using the grill, they should remain in the grilling area until the grill cools. This simple action helps prevent possible injuries and emergencies.
Simply put, residents must remain at the grill at all times when they are using it. If, for any reason, a resident needs to leave the grilling area while they are using it, they should politely ask a neighbor to operate the grill until they return.
Establish A Safety Buffer Around An Active Grill
As we mentioned above, touching or making contact with a hot grill can cause serious burns or injuries.
To help prevent these types of injuries or emergencies from occurring, it’s important to establish a 3-foot safety zone around an in-use grill.
Creating this safety zone stops children from playing near a hot grill. It also makes adult residents aware of the grill’s current status.
Use Grill-Friendly Utensils
To prevent damage to the grill or possible operator injury, residents should only use utensils and accessories that are designed for grilling.
Stainless steel accessories and tools are the preferred choice for grilling.
Plastic and wooden utensils should never be used for grilling as the flames and heat can cause them to melt and/or catch fire.
When making kabobs, residents should use metal skewers or wooden skewers that have been thoroughly soaked in water. Thoroughly wetting the wooden skewers down before use prevents them from smoldering or catching fire.
Additionally, residents should wear flame retardant oven mitts/gloves while handling grilling utensils to reduce the risk of burns and injuries. They should also handle all hot plates and containers with pot holders to prevent additional injuries.
Keep A Fire Extinguisher Within Reach When Grilling
Before operating a grill, it’s important that each resident locate the nearest fire extinguisher.
Knowing where these emergency tools are located helps residents act quickly in the event of an emergency. The faster residents respond to emergencies the greater the potential to limit the risks of injury and property damage.
Along with knowing the location of all nearby fire extinguishers, residents should keep their cell phone within reach while grilling in case of an emergency.
If a fire or another emergency occurs during grilling, residents should move safely away from the grilling area, call 911 immediately, and then notify the property manager.
Clean Up After You’re Done Grilling
Once the grill has cooled, residents should clean up the grill and the preparation/serving areas.
Removing grease, food particles and debris from the grill not only helps prevent flame flare-ups during the next grilling session, it also allows food to cook more quickly and thoroughly.
Cleaning and disinfecting the food preparation and serving areas reduces the risk of foodborne illness. It also helps keep insects and pests away from the grilling area and the property.
Time To Grill
By following these simple tips, our residents can ensure a fun and safe time when using the community grills!
Have additional questions about grilling safety, grilling area etiquette, or how to use the grills? Contact us today!