Storage safety tips for garage

Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Apr 8, 2004 by The Tennessean

John McKamey, whose company, Garage Spaces (www.garagespaces.com), specializes in storage and organizational systems for garages, offers the following poison safety list for garages and storage areas:

-- Are hazardous products -- such as paint thinner, weed killers, pesticides and antifreeze -- packaged with child-resistant caps?

-- Are all hazardous products kept in original containers with labels (and warnings) intact?

-- Do you always read precautions before use and follow safety recommendations during and after use?

-- Do you wear protective gear (goggles and chemical-resistant gloves) when working with toxic products?

-- Do you immediately clean the area after automotive repairs or projects such as furniture stripping?

-- Do you regularly rid your home safely and legally of hazardous chemicals through local government disposal programs? Check with your county's health department.

-- Are your gas appliances regularly checked for safety?