Build a Shed that’s Child’s Safe and Accident Proof

Yards are one of the places in the typical household where many memories are made from. This is where many kids learned how to catch a baseball and many children parties have been celebrated. The yard is also the top candidate to where a shed is usually built. Put a child in a yard along with a mysterious shed, and you can do the math.

All parents would do all that they can to keep their child safe and away from accidents, that’s why, we childproof our home, keep debris out of our yards, remind them to be careful when playing and tell them to stay away from strangers. But it’s also likely that we would forget to tell them to stay away from our shed.


To a child, a storage shed can be fascinating. To their minds it can be a fort, a castle, or whatever they would like to see it. They would then see the shed as a plaything and gravitate towards it. The problem is, most sheds contain dangerous items that are sharp, pointy, and poisonous or maybe even explosive. Or they may even try to imitate you and try to get the grass cutter and play with it. Whatever reason the child has, these dangerous items should be safely kept away from them.

To avoid these accidents from happening, there are some ways that you can do to make your storage shed safer to a child and keep away whatever potential hazard that may occur.

Organize your tools and keep them securely in their place. Don’t leave your tools lying around. Unplug your power tools or remove their batteries. Glass cabinets can be used to keep sharp tools away from the prying hands of a child. Keep your shed locked all the time. Close all windows and hide your keys.

Always check your shed for gaps and cracks and loose boards which your child and their friends can pry open to get inside.

If you have hazardous and flammable materials, store them in a locked cabinet. Never leave your shed door open even if you’re working on a project or tending to your garden. All it takes is a split second for your child to rush in and play with your tools.

Have a talk with your child; explain to them the dangers that may happen if they play with your tools and equipment. Remind them that these are not toys and to never play with them.

It is imperative that you follow these guidelines. Children are naturally curious and you should never take for granted that even though you already warned them that they would not still go to the shed and touch your things. And it’s not just your child; it could either be the neighbor’s child or your child’s playmate.

It’s always best to be safe than sorry, seriously consider these storage shed safety tips and greatly diminish the risks of an accident.