Many small yachts have the metho burners mounted in gymbals so I guess that method would be a lot safer way to use them but common-sense should always prevail. Similar problem with kero and petrol burners.
I reckon soon they will ban boiling water and make it illegal to heat water above 50C so you cannot burn yourself.
Ethanol burners banned in WA after woman badly burnt in backyard accident
I never knew there were such things still available, in this day and age
Hope that the lady fully recovers
Link below
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-20/ethanol-burners-banned-in-wa-after-woman-burned/8136408
I reckon soon they will ban boiling water and make it illegal to heat water above 50C so you cannot burn yourself.
Regards
cheers
blaze