Investing in a reliable overhead door is crucial for meeting the demands of your business. Fortunately, Creative Door Services™ carries a wide variety of high-performance overhead doors designed to withstand the dirtiest, toughest workplaces. Many models can handle forklift and vehicle impact, as well as extreme weather. Here’s what you need to know about overhead door safety.

Door Safety Features

Accidents happen. That’s why all Creative Door Services™ commercial doors come equipped with a variety of safety features. Here’s an overview of four common commercial door features that can help reduce workplace injuries and ensure your business operations continue to run smoothly.

1. Auto-reverse. This feature comes standard on all commercial doors built after 1991. It enables your door to stop and reverse its direction if the sensor detects even the slightest amount of resistance. The auto-reverse function ensures your door won’t crush anything in its trajectory and is therefore a key safety component.
   
   
2. Photo-eye sensors. These are small camera-like boxes that are located about six inches above the ground on either side of the commercial door. They work by sending an invisible infrared beam across the door opening. If this beam is tripped by a person or object, the door reverses direction to prevent damage or injury. Photo-eye sensors are another key safety feature that come standard on all commercial and industrial doors.
   
   
3. Mechanical release. This device allows the user to manually open the door should the power go out. It also serves as a vital safety feature if someone or something gets pinned under the door. Usually, the release has a red handle, which makes it easy to identify.
   
   
4. Pinch-resistant panels and hinges. These are designed to help reduce the risk of hand and finger injuries. The door panels and hinges roll over each other, leaving minimal gaps so that nothing can get caught in between them.

At Creative Door Services™, we offer safe, reliable products that are built to perform in demanding conditions day in and day out.

Safety Tips For Commercial and Industrial Doors

Considering their large size, quick speed, and powerful mechanisms, commercial doors can cause serious injuries or even fatalities if not used and cared for properly. Here are three safety tips for operating a commercial or industrial door.

1. Pay attention. While some accidents are impossible to avoid, you can greatly reduce your risk of injury by being aware of your surroundings and following proper safety protocols.
   
   
2. Provide adequate training. Anyone who operates your commercial door should receive training and understand the risks involved. It’s also important to regularly go over emergency procedures and remind users where the first aid kit is located should something happen to go wrong.
   
   
3. Schedule regular maintenance. One of the best ways to prevent accidents and injuries is to regularly inspect your commercial door and perform routine maintenance. It’s a good idea to check the door’s springs, cables, rollers, and pulleys for signs of wear and call a trained service technician if something doesn’t seem right. You should never attempt to repair a commercial door on your own, as the springs and cables are under extreme tension and could snap, causing severe injury or even death.

Lastly, as a rule of thumb, you should never stand or walk under an industrial door while it’s in motion, and it’s a good idea to always keep the door in view until it’s fully opened or closed.

Planned Maintenance Program

Creative Door Services™ offers a planned maintenance program to maximize your commercial door’s performance, minimize downtime, reduce repair costs, and increase security. Our team will keep your commercial door running smoothly for years to come. Moreover, the products we carry are among the safest and sturdiest on the market.

Commercial Doors in Western Canada

If you want to increase security and improve workflow at your commercial facility, a door from Creative Door Services™ is a must. Our expert staff can help you determine which model best meets the needs of your facility. We carry a variety of commercial door products, including commercial door operators and replacement parts and accessories. If we carry it, you can rest assured it’s built to last.

To learn more or to get a free quote, contact us today. We’re happy to serve you from one of our eight locations. You can find us in Kelowna, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.