Child safety
Lock folding tables and chairs before use
After opening folding furniture, confirm its safety lock is fully engaged; stop use and tell the employer if the lock fails.
Why it matters
Unlocked folding furniture can collapse suddenly, pinch fingers, or cause a fall.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Sitting down or loading a table before the safety catch is engaged.
Correct action
After opening folding furniture, confirm its safety lock is fully engaged; stop use and tell the employer if the lock fails.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- After opening folding furniture, confirm its safety lock is fully engaged; stop use and tell the employer if the lock fails.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Consumer Council — Safety of Folding Tables Arouses Concerns Again - CHOICE # 420
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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