A garage is not only used for keeping a car safe but can also be used for storage, a workshop or even a gym, so is often used on a daily basis, therefore it is very important to carry out regular maintenance to ensure it's safe to use. In this week's blog we have some useful safety tips, providing you with the necessary information you need to make sure you're garage door is safe and secure for you and your family.
Garage safety tips
A garage door is one of the largest moving objects in a home. Proper installation, operation, maintenance and testing of the garage door and electric operator (where applicable) are necessary to provide safe, trouble free operation. See below for our useful garage safety tips:
- Check the area is clear: When you're using the garage door; make sure the area is clear of people (especially children) and obstacles to avoid risk of injury or damage
- Manually operated doors: If you own a manually operated garage door ensure you use the outside or inside handles only, improper use could lead to injury. When closing the door, makes sure it is closed properly
- Electrical operated doors: Your garage door may be electrical operated, if this is the case, only use the electrical controls provided to open and close the door
- Do not operate a damaged door: if you find your garage door is damaged, lock the door and fix a warning note on it. Make sure you contact a qualified person to come and inspect the damaged door before using it again
- Leaning objects on the door: avoid leaning ladders or other objects on the doors or tracks
- Always consult the manufacturer's manual to learn how to use the garage doorvs emergency release feature in case of an accident
- Your garage door should be inspected an maintained at least once a year in accordance to the manufacturer's instructions
We hope these safety tips will help you, however, if you have any concerns about the operation of your garage door, call 01603 787069 for an inspection and advice before operating your door.
