| Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the home. Thousands of additional injuries occur due to items falling from shelves, hooks and cabinets. |
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| Check your garage now to make certain that items are stored securely. These six tips should help: |
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Relocate heavy and sharp objects, such as tyres and gardening tools propped against walls. Make sure these items are stored out of children's reach. |
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Store ladders horizontally. This prevents tipping and discourages children from climbing them |
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Anchor tall shelving units to the wall. |
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Store tools, gardening supplies and automotive parts on shelves and out of children's reach. |
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Avoid overloading shelves. If in doubt, add shelves. (Even better: Dispose of what you don't need.) |
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Position lightweight items on higher shelves and position heavy items on shelves closest to the ground. |
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