How To: Prepare a gas grill for safe summer cookouts

One of the most memorable and fun activities during the summer is grilling hot dogs, slabs of steak, and chicken on the grill outside. But using a gas grill and propane tank can be potentially very hazardous.

So take a gander at this safety video to learn tips on keeping your summer grilling safe.

Before you fire up your grill this summer, NFPA's principal gas engineer Ted Lemoff highlights a few potential hazards to avoid when handling a propane tank.