Garages- Making Safety a Top Priority

When it comes to garages, safety needs to be a number one concern! Safety needs to be a consideration in your whole home but what many people do not realize is that this is the area of their residence that is extremely vulnerable to any number of hazards.

What then do you need to do to make sure that this section of your residence is as safe as it could possibly be? The first thing you need to do is to always make sure that you have a clean floor that is as neat and tidy as possible. The pathway from the door to the garage to the door to your home should be clear and free of any obstructions. It should also be wide enough that you are not bumping into anything on your way through. The pathway should also be swept on a regular basis and should be dry. A floor with anything wet or spilled onto it is a recipe for a broken bone!

Proper lighting is another consideration. Garages need to be well lit. The better you can see when you are in this area of your home the better off you will be in terms of safety and well being. If you enjoy working on projects in this area such as woodworking or metal working projects then make sure that there is plenty of room to move around your workbench. Always remember the saying- better safe than sorry!

Plan ahead when it comes to home garage safety. There are plenty of projects that are simple and easy but unfortunately safety concerns are sometimes not given enough thought. For instance if you park your car in your garage but then decide to get involved in a project that involves two by fours and plenty of tools, for the safety of your vehicle you might want to leave it parked in the driveway until you are finished with what you are doing.

When at work on a project in any garages of any kind safety should always be a top priority. You should use basic safety equipment at all times and you should wear proper eye protection. For example, if you are using a circular saw and something happens to the blade you will be thankful that you were wearing the appropriate protection for your eyes.

Proper protection for your hands is important too. This means wearing gloves when you handle any type of wood or metal objects, as well as anything that is frozen or cold. When you wear the right type of gloves you reduce the potential for cuts and splinters and you also reduce your chances of developing an infection.

Speaking of safety, your ears need to be protected too! The potential for damage to the ears that is permanent is there for those who use many different types of power equipment. The circular saw from the example above is an example of that. Do not take any unnecessary risks with your precious hearing. You can either purchase a small pair of cheap foam earplugs or you can go out and buy a more expensive pair of earmuffs that reduce noise in the surrounding environment. Either way do what you can to protect yourself from future health issues!