If you have small children and/or pets in your home, there’s a good chance you are already on heightened alert. When outside playing on the driveway, you monitor their activity to make sure they stay safe, no matter if they’re near the road or not. But have you thought about the potential hazards that can arise if they play near your garage door? Ensure their protection using these four helpful tips.
Supervise Your Child Opening and Closing the Garage Door
Once your child is old enough to understand how the garage door operates, they’ll likely want to “press the button” themselves. Make sure you supervise the process, reminding them that the door and the button are not toys.
This way, if a problem occurs with the door, you are there to quickly diffuse the situation and keep your child safe from any potential harm.
Establish Garage Door Safety Rules
To make sure everyone receives the same information, gather your family together and go over some garage door safety rules. These can include:
- Never go near the door when it is opening or closing
- Do not stick your fingers, hands, or anything else near moving parts
- Do not allow children to play games that require the use of the garage door
- Not clicking the garage door remote repeatedly – it is not a toy
Contact a Professional for Regular Maintenance
Ensuring the safety of your family also requires staying up to date on any repairs that might be required. If your garage door needs maintenance, don’t wait until something serious breaks. Instead, call a local professional who can inspect it and provide guidance on what needs fixing. Taking these steps will not only extend the lifespan of your garage door but also keep you and your loved ones safer over time.
Use Pet-Friendly Commands
If you have four-legged friends in your home, make sure they steer clear of the garage door as well. This may not be as easy as it is for children, but using verbal commands that teach your dog to “stay” anytime the door is moving will prevent accidental injury.
If they obey, feel free to reward them for listening and not getting near the movement.
No matter where your child or pet might be, their safety is essential. If being near the garage door is a common location for them to be, you won’t regret taking the necessary steps to keep them better protected.
About Adooring Designs
Our team at Adooring Designs cares about the safety of your children and pets. When it comes to garage doors, these heavy apparatuses can pose a potential danger, which is why our team will make sure you know the ins and outs of how to operate your new door, as well as provide safety tips to keep everyone protected from potential harm. Contact us via our website or call (817) 745-0522 to discuss what you can do to safeguard your loved ones from your garage.