2025-01-03 5 min read
Every year, thousands of people.especially children.are injured by garage doors. Most of these injuries are preventable with proper safety features and awareness.
Common garage door injuries include: - Finger pinches from door sections - Crush injuries from closing doors - Falls from improper use - Impact injuries from moving parts
Children are particularly at risk because they're curious, may not understand the dangers, and their small fingers can fit into gaps adults can't.
Modern garage doors incorporate safety features:
Flush Panel Design: - Sections fit together without gaps, Reduces pinch points significantly, Available on most new doors
Finger Protection: - Specially designed section joints, Shields that cover gap areas, Tamper-resistant construction
Safety Sensors: - Detect objects in door path, Automatically reverse closing, Required on all new openers
When choosing or upgrading your door:
1. Auto-Reverse Function: Door reverses when it contacts an object 2. Photoelectric Sensors: Invisible beam detects obstructions 3. Manual Release: Allows operation during power outages 4. Motion Detection Lighting: Illuminates garage when active 5. Wall-Mounted Controls: Keep buttons out of children's reach
Our opener installation service includes complete safety feature setup.
Teach everyone in your household: - Never play under or near moving doors, Don't race the door, Keep fingers away from section joints, Never put hands/feet under a closing door, Remote controls aren't toys
If your garage door was installed before 1993, it may lack modern safety features. Consider: - Adding safety sensors (required for opener replacement) - Upgrading to pinch-resistant sections, Installing wall control at adult height, Adding motion-activated lighting
Concerned about your garage door's safety? Schedule a free safety inspection with Davenport Garage Doors today.
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