Garage Safety Tips

Garage

Many homeowners use their garage for much more than storing a vehicle. They

become play centers, workshops, or both.

Handrail the Stairs

✘ Falls account for one-third of all garage injuries, so place a handrail on your stairs to reduce this risk.

✘ Also place reflective tape on the step edges so you can see them when it is dark.

Garage Safety Tips

Store Your Chemicals

✘ Always store chemicals in their original containers, tightly sealed and locked in a cabinet away from pilot lights

✘ Do not store gasoline in your garage if you have a pilot light. Store all chemicals out of reach of children.

Kiddy Corner

✘ Designate one area of the garage for your children's toys, bikes, and sports gear

✘ You do not want them digging through a bunch of toxic materials to find their skating pads

Garage Safety Tips

Adequate Lighting

✘ Install additional lighting over stairs and work areas, and place cages around the bulbs. Use the highest wattage bulb allowed.

✘ Because of all its potential dangers, the garage should be the brightest room in your home.

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