Author: Dencroft Garage Experts | Last Updated: April 2024
Your garage is a valuable and adaptable space in your home, but it can also become hazardous if not handled with care. To ensure you make the most of your garage while keeping yourself safe, here are 10 tips for garage safety to follow.
1. Store your Tools Correctly
If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and diving into DIY projects, the garage is the perfect spot to get your hands dirty. However, safety should always come first – even after you finish working. Be sure to store your drills, saws, and other tools in a secure place where they won’t pose a risk, and remember to do the same with garden tools and chemicals.
2. Keep it Clean
Don’t underestimate the importance of maintaining a clean and organised garage. It’s tempting to let it become a chaotic mess, but it’s crucial to keep it tidy. The jumble of items in your garage can easily become a hazard, causing you to trip and injure yourself. Additionally, be cautious of spills from substances like oil and paint, as they can be harmful.
3. Improve your Garage Lighting
Say goodbye to the days of struggling in your garage under a dim, flickering bulb. Upgrade to a powerful LED light that will illuminate your workspace, save energy, and help you see clearly as you work.
4. Look after your Floor
Don’t underestimate the importance of your garage floor! It may seem like a small detail, but over time, it can become a potential safety risk. Those dents and cracks that go unnoticed can quickly become a stumbling block, quite literally. So, it’s essential to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for any signs of wear and tear.
5. Fully Close the Garage Door
Make sure your garage door is always securely closed to prevent any potential security and safety risks. Leaving it partially open not only invites unwanted guests but also poses a danger of malfunctioning and causing harm.
6. Be Mindful of Fire Hazards
In a typical garage, you’ll find piles of cardboard boxes, spray cans, chemicals, and electrical equipment – all of which pose a fire risk. It’s crucial to conduct a thorough safety evaluation of your garage and install a fire alarm and extinguisher to be prepared in case of an emergency.
7. Be Cautious of Electrical Points
Faulty electrical outlets not only pose a fire hazard but can also deliver a painful shock. It’s important to replace damaged outlets and cords, avoid overloading outlets, and minimise the use of extension cords whenever you can.
8. Ensure the Safety of Children
Garages are perfect for storing sports equipment and toys, but they can also pose risks with tools, electrical items, and more. It’s important to teach children to be careful in the garage and to keep the remote control for the door out of their reach.
9. Carry out Regular Maintenance Checks
Identifying and dealing with a potential problem before it arises can save you a lot of trouble, and the same applies to issues with your garage. Make it a habit to inspect everything from your garage door to the walls for any signs of damage or issues.
10. Hire a Concrete Garage Professional for Repairs
In certain cases, you can tackle minor garage damages using DIY methods. However, it’s important to remember that when it comes to more serious situations, it’s better to leave it to the professionals. The internal mechanisms of your garage door, for instance, are complex and potentially hazardous to tinker with. Trying to fix them yourself might lead to more harm or even injury.
Such instances include:
- Your torsion springs are broken
- Cables have snapped off
- The track isn’t properly aligned
If your garage door is making an unusual noise, not working correctly or something doesn’t seem right, the safest and most efficient option is to have your garage repairs carried out by a professional.
Dencroft Garages are one of the UK’s most experienced suppliers and manufacturers of garages. We offer an array of quality concrete garages and optional extras in a range of designs and styles, as well as a host of other services including repairs and free site assessments. For more information, contact us by calling 0800 1182547, emailing sales@dencroft.athenastudios.co.uk or completing our contact form.
