In recent years domestic garages have become more than just a place to park the car; they have become, among other things, home gyms, workshops and offices. It is therefore important for homeowners to think about the safety concerns that arise from the increased use of this space, especially where young children may be present. We have therefore put together a few automatic garage door safety tips to help you and your family stay safe.
- Garage door openers offer fantastic convenience, but they are not toys. Be sure to keep the control button for your garage door out of the reach of small children. Children should also be discouraged from playing under the door, especially when it is open or moving.
- Make yourself aware of all the emergency and safety features of your door by reading the manual.
- Regularly carry out a visual inspection of your garage door for signs of wear and tear. Should any issues come to light, contact a reputable garage door repair company to carry out repairs.
- Test your garage doors emergency reverse mechanism by placing an object in the path of the door. If it fails to recognise the obstruction contact your installer to carry out repairs to the fault.
- Keep fingers away from sections of a door while it is opening or closing to avoid the risk of injury.
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