Most grills are designed for outdoor use only. Don't let your friends set up a grill in an enclosed space, like a garage or a shed.
Make sure that your friends always light their barbecues with either a mechanical barbecue lighter or a long match. As comical as singed eyebrows can be, major burns to the hand are entirely too common.
When lighting a barbecue, make sure they keep the lid open and that they don't lean over the grill during ignition.
If they have a charcoal grill, ensure that they ignite them with charcoal lighter fluid. You shouldn't use any other flammable liquid (as this can both ignite unpredictably and contaminate your food)—and never use gasoline as a charcoal lighter fuel. Gasoline vapours are highly explosive, and food cooked on a charcoal grill started with gas will be tainted with residue.
To keep everyone at the barbecue safe, ensure that the barbecue is placed away from combustibles before igniting, and that it can't tip on anything that will burn.
When helping a friend assemble the grill, make sure you follow the instructions very carefully. If there's anything missing, anything you need help with, or any poorly-written instructions that you just don't understand, contact your nearest gas grill retailer.
The first time you use a new gas grill, and at the start of each barbecue season, you should check for leaks by applying a mixture of soap and water to the hoses and connections. If you see bubbles, then there's a leak. Always have a professional replace defective parts.
At the end of the season, make sure that your friends never store a gas grill indoors with the tank attached.
When refilling your take, go directly to the refill station, keeping the tank upright at all times, and ensure it has a safety plug. Always keep a window open to avoid breathing toxic fumes in the case of a leak, and never leave the tank in an enclosed space, such as the trunk of your car. Never smoke while transporting, refilling, or reconnecting a tank.
