Survey shows today's women
are more likely to grill than their moms
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
WASHINGTON -- With 34 million women using the grill a "couple of times a week" during the grilling season -- and another 3.4 million cooking on it every day -- this outdoor appliance can no longer be considered a male domain. These estimates, based on the results of a new survey from the Propane Education & Research Council, support the finding that more women than ever are involved in the grilling process -- from purchase to cooking to cleaning. Compared to when they were growing up, women today are much more likely to be the primary griller in their household (37 percent) than were their mothers (23 percent).
To help the 56.6 million American women who own propane gas grills enjoy safe year-round grilling, PERC offers its top safe grilling tips:
Correct grill use
* When lighting a grill, keep the top open.
* Before connecting the cylinder to a propane gas grill burner for the first time, use a leak-detection solution (a 50/50 mixture of water and liquid soap) to check connections for tightness.
* Do not use matches or lighters to check for leaks.
* Do not allow children to tamper with the cylinder or grill.
* Do not smoke while handling a propane cylinder.
* When a grill is not in use, cover disconnected hose-end fittings with plastic bags or protective caps to keep clean.
* Always follow grill manufacturer's instructions and keep written materials accessible.
* Never pour an accelerant such as lighter fluid or gasoline on the grill.
* When finished grilling, turn off the burner controls and close the cylinder valve.
Proper cylinder handling
* When the cylinder is refilled, have the supplier check for dents, damage, rust, or leaks.
* After filling or exchanging a cylinder, take it home immediately. Keep the vehicle ventilated and the cylinder valve closed and capped.
* Always use or store cylinders outdoors in an upright (vertical) position.
* Do not use, store, or transport cylinders near high temperatures (this includes storing spare cylinders near the grill).
For more information about safe grilling and propane grills, please visit www.usepropane.com.
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