Memorize these five tips in order to keep children safe when tools are around.
A clean workspace is essential not only for efficiency but safety as well. This includes keeping your main tools in their main space and also throwing away any old junk or clutter that’s just taking up space.
- Clean up As Much Clutter as Possible
With cleaner workbenches, desks and floors, your kids are less likely to trip over anything or accidentally use something dangerous as a toy, like power tools or drill bits.
Having a toolshed or a storage room for tools in the home can be a bit dicey if you have kids around. That’s why understanding child safety guidelines is essential for power tool owners.
- Teach Your Children Basic Precautions
Arguably the most important thing you can do to be proactive with child safety is talking to your kids about guidelines. Make sure your kids understand that they’re not allowed to touch any tools, whether that’s home or at the store.
This tip alone will cut down on most problems involving kids messing around with tools, so be sure to make the rules clear.
- Install Child-Proof Latches
Setting rules against touch tools is helpful, but what if your kid is still an infant or toddler and doesn’t understand everything yet? In this case, you need to use more creative methods.
Placing your most dangerous tools behind locked shelves or cabinets with toddler-proof latches will prevent them from ever accidentally accessing them.
- Have a Handing Board for Small Tools
A peg board or a hanging board for smaller tools like vice grips or hammers can be a quick and easy way to store smaller tools up on the wall, away from the fingers of curious children.
- Keep a First-Aid Kid Nearby
In the event your kid harms themselves, don’t panic. Have a first-aid kit on hand so you can clean and treat their wounds ASAP. Obviously, if they’re severe you’ll want to seek medical attention, but for small cuts and bruises, home first aid will be just fine.
