Garage Door Safety is an Important Part of Accident Prevention

According the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, garage door related accidents cause thousands of injuries every year.
By: Damian Douglas Garage Doors
 
LAS VEGAS - Oct. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Each year, approximately 30,000 injuries that are caused by garage door accidents.

Garage door safety is an important, yet often forgotten part of home maintenance, says Damian Douglas Garage Doors. “Since garages are not places where most people spend a lot of time, they are often the most neglected places in the home,” their website states.

Out of these troubling statistics on garage door accidents, many of the injuries involved children –making the need for garage door safety and education especially important.

Damian Douglas Garage Doors advises families with children to watch their children while opening and shutting the garage door –and to keep children out of the path of the garage door.

“Tragically, statistics show that up to 13,000 children are seriously hurt or killed each year as a result of accidents with garage doors. In order to prevent serious injury, make sure children are kept away from the garage door while it is opening,” their website states.

Garage door controls are another safety issue –especially for young children. While the controls may look like a toy to a child, the controls should not be played with, and need to be installed out of the reach of kids.

“When having an automatic door opener installed, make sure the controls are installed out of the reach of small children,” Damian Douglas’ website states. “The recommended height is at least 5 feet off the ground. Be sure to have a professional do the installation.”

It is also recommended that garage doors are periodically inspected, and that homeowners call in the experts for repairs.

“Garage doors often weigh 400 pounds or more, so it’s important that they are installed correctly,” reminds Damian Douglass’ website. “Professional installation of a garage door is an important part of accident prevention.”

Damian Douglas Garage Doors provides garage door repair and installation services for the Las Vegas and surrounding area. For more information on garage door safety or garage door installation visit their website at: http://www.damiandouglasgaragedoor.com/
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Source:Damian Douglas Garage Doors
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Location:Las Vegas - Nevada - United States
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