• Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing.
• Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping hot grease.
  
  
• Always keep propane gas containers upright.
  
  
• Never store a spare gas container under or near the grill or indoors.
  
  
• Never store or use flammable liquids, like gasoline, near the grill.
  
  
• Never keep a filled container in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.
  
  
• Make sure your spark ignitor is consistently generating a spark to create a flame and burn the propane gas. If the flame is not visible, the heavier-than-air propane gas may be escaping and could explode.
  
  
• Never bring the propane tank into the house.

Charcoal grill safety tips:

Charcoal produces carbon monoxide (CO) when it is burned. CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can accumulate to toxic levels in closed environments. Each year about 17 people die as a result of CO fumes from charcoal being burned inside. To reduce the risk of CO poisoning:

• Never burn charcoal inside of homes, vehicles, tents, or campers.
  
  
• Charcoal should never be used indoors, even if ventilation is provided.
  
  
• Since charcoal produces CO fumes until the charcoal is completely extinguished, do not store the grill indoors with freshly used coals.