Never use a BBQ indoors or on a balcony. This includes any temporary outdoor shelter including tents, marquees, yurts, gazebos and playhouses.

When using a barbecue safely in a garden;
• Always use your BBQ in accordance with the operating instructions
• Check your BBQ for damage before use. Never use a faulty, defective BBQ – make sure you only use one in good working order
• Ensure your BBQ is on a level ground when using it. In the case of disposable BBQs, use on a non-combustible surface. Keep away from any trees, fences, sheds or shrubs
• Don't use petrol, paraffin or any flammable liquids on your BBQ – firelighters are a much safer option
• Keep children and pets far away from the BBQ area
• Never leave the BBQ unattended
• Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby in case of emergencies
• Ensure disposable BBQs are cold before disposing responsibly into refuse containers. Even a slightly warm BBQ could cause a fire
• The cooking area should be well away from buildings and well ventilated with fresh air
• A BBQ can still give off fumes that can give you carbon monoxide poisoning even when you’ve finished cooking with it. You should always leave it outside
• Be aware of the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning: Headaches, Nausea, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Collapse, Loss of consciousness.