Many barbecue brushes and grilling tools list heat-resistant features to protect hands and handles. Common items include heat-resistant handles, long handles to keep hands away from flames, and explicit heat guards on baster or brush sets to shield users from hot grease and steam.
Several brushes use bristle-free coil or spring designs (twisted-in-wire or double-helix coils) and explicitly note there are no loose bristles or sharp metal pieces. These safety-focused head designs reduce the risk of metal fragments coming off during cleaning.