Garage Doors for Every Taste

Garage Doors for Every Taste

June 1, 2011

Garage Door Safety - Don't Let this Happen to You!

Yes, this is a graphic picture - and ample evidence that garage doors and garage door springs in particular can be VERY dangerous. Since June is garage door safety month, let's get real for a minute. This accident was caused by an ambitious DIY repair on a torsion spring and he is lucky he didn't lose the hand!

Injury from DIY Garage Door Spring Repair


Reports from the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicate that over 30,000 people are injured by faulty garage door systems every year!


Here are a few safety tips to pass on to your friends and family.




Remember: Safety is Everyone's Business

A few simple precautions can protect your family & friends from potential harm. Refer to your garage door & opener's manual for details specific to the model you own. Then check the operation of your garage door & automatic opener.

•Garage Doors & Openers are NOT Toys. Do not let children play with remote controls, always placing them out of the reach.
•Teach Your Children About Garage Door and Opener Safety. Discuss garage door safety with your children and explain the danger of being trapped under the door.
•Teach children never to play under or near an open garage door and to keep their hands & fingers clear of section joints, hinges & other door parts.
•Do not stand or walk under a moving door!
•Do not play "beat the door". It can result in serious injury.
•Know how to use the emergency release, in case someone is pinned by the door.
•When using the push button or transmitter, keep the door in sight until it completely stops moving.


So take a moment - realize that they are dangerous and call a professional!
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  1. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 11:21 PM

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  2. portesgarageMay 4, 2013 at 1:24 AM

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  3. UnknownMarch 18, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Safety first!! That looks so painful. How can you find out where the emergency release is if somebody is pinned by the door? These are things most people don't think about, and when they happen, you have no clue what to do! It's good to have a backup plan with all hazardous situations.
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