Practical Garage Safety Tips from the Experts at Action Sheds Australia
Announcement posted by Action Sheds Australia 03 Apr 2014
Supplier of garages and sheds from Perth provides tips to help keep a garage and those who use it safe.
Perth, WA, 3 April 2014 - To most Australians, a garage is a place where they park their cars. Some have extra storage space and even a workshop. However, for children, a garage can be a dangerous place that produces unwanted consequences. In a recent post on his company’s blog, Max Italiano, Owner of Action Sheds Australia, provided eight tips on keeping garages safe, not only for children but from the risk of fire.
According to Mr Italiano, “From time to time, we make sure to remind our readers that safety is important to their well-being. The best way to do this is to provide safety tips for sheds, barns or garages.”
Here are a few of the tips provided by Mr Italiano.
Don’t Ever Allow Kids to Play with the Remote, the Automatic Door Opener or the Door.
To a child, a remote and a garage door look like a large toy that is fun to play with. However, it can cause serious injury or even death by a simple mistake. Not only should you keep your kids away from the remote, the door and the opener, but you should also keep them away from any moving parts.
Lock Up Tools and Toxic Chemicals
Tools are heavy and they can be sharp, too. They are very dangerous for kids to handle. In addition, toxic chemicals are dangerous for a variety of reasons: a toddler can drink them, thinking they are something good; spilling garden cleaners or insecticides on the skin or even inhaling their fumes can be deadly for a child. Keep the tools and the chemicals locked away.
Clean Up Your Sawdust and Your Oil Spills
Oil and sawdust, individually or collectively, are dangerous because they can cause one to slip and fall. In addition, they are also fire hazards.
Your Garage Door Opener Must Have Automatic Safety Reverse
Garage doors are very heavy, even to an adult. For a child, they can cause death or serious injury. Thus, it is paramount that your garage door opener is equipped with automatic safety reverse. This reverses the garage door when something like a child’s head or neck gets in the way. This function can save your child’s life—it is well worth the expense.
Keep Flammable Chemicals Away from Sources of Heat
Firemen all know this simple equation: fuel + heat + oxygen = fire. You want your garage to have plenty of oxygen, but you never want flammable chemicals such as petrol, oil or kerosene near sources of heat such as battery chargers, heaters and fridges. Take the fuel or the heat out of the equation and you won’t have to worry about a fire in your garage.
Bonus Tip: Get Your Garage at Action Sheds Australia
Action Sheds Australia carries a wide variety of garages, sheds and barns. They also custom build any of their products to fit unique circumstances or needs. Action Sheds Australia sells only ShedSafe certified garages. They are made of the best materials, such as BlueScope steel, to ensure safety and longevity.
According to Mr Italiano: “Our garages are so sturdy and durable that they may outlast some of the houses they were built next to. Call us for a complimentary custom quote today.”
Action Sheds Australia provides garages, sheds, stables, barns and other structures throughout the Perth area. For more information or to read the rest of the safety tips, call 1300 778 628 or visit their website: http://www.actionsheds.com.au/.
According to Mr Italiano, “From time to time, we make sure to remind our readers that safety is important to their well-being. The best way to do this is to provide safety tips for sheds, barns or garages.”
Here are a few of the tips provided by Mr Italiano.
Don’t Ever Allow Kids to Play with the Remote, the Automatic Door Opener or the Door.
To a child, a remote and a garage door look like a large toy that is fun to play with. However, it can cause serious injury or even death by a simple mistake. Not only should you keep your kids away from the remote, the door and the opener, but you should also keep them away from any moving parts.
Lock Up Tools and Toxic Chemicals
Tools are heavy and they can be sharp, too. They are very dangerous for kids to handle. In addition, toxic chemicals are dangerous for a variety of reasons: a toddler can drink them, thinking they are something good; spilling garden cleaners or insecticides on the skin or even inhaling their fumes can be deadly for a child. Keep the tools and the chemicals locked away.
Clean Up Your Sawdust and Your Oil Spills
Oil and sawdust, individually or collectively, are dangerous because they can cause one to slip and fall. In addition, they are also fire hazards.
Your Garage Door Opener Must Have Automatic Safety Reverse
Garage doors are very heavy, even to an adult. For a child, they can cause death or serious injury. Thus, it is paramount that your garage door opener is equipped with automatic safety reverse. This reverses the garage door when something like a child’s head or neck gets in the way. This function can save your child’s life—it is well worth the expense.
Keep Flammable Chemicals Away from Sources of Heat
Firemen all know this simple equation: fuel + heat + oxygen = fire. You want your garage to have plenty of oxygen, but you never want flammable chemicals such as petrol, oil or kerosene near sources of heat such as battery chargers, heaters and fridges. Take the fuel or the heat out of the equation and you won’t have to worry about a fire in your garage.
Bonus Tip: Get Your Garage at Action Sheds Australia
Action Sheds Australia carries a wide variety of garages, sheds and barns. They also custom build any of their products to fit unique circumstances or needs. Action Sheds Australia sells only ShedSafe certified garages. They are made of the best materials, such as BlueScope steel, to ensure safety and longevity.
According to Mr Italiano: “Our garages are so sturdy and durable that they may outlast some of the houses they were built next to. Call us for a complimentary custom quote today.”
Action Sheds Australia provides garages, sheds, stables, barns and other structures throughout the Perth area. For more information or to read the rest of the safety tips, call 1300 778 628 or visit their website: http://www.actionsheds.com.au/.