The garage door is usually the heaviest moving item in a house, sometimes weighing as much as 300 to 400 pounds. This creates a safety hazard, especially for children who are smaller and may not be aware of the dangers.
Most injuries involve fingers or hands caught between the door sections as they close.
Children or animals can also be trapped under a closing door. Should Know Teach your children safe garage door practices. Adults should model this behavior as well and provide a good example. Never play under or near the garage door. Children should know to go for responsible, adult help when assistance is needed.