Finger trap accidents in schools can be reduced to a large extent by conducting a systematic inspection of all doors. The inspection will help in determining the degree of risk and what actions should be taken to reduce that risk. During a systematic inspection of doors, there are many factors that should be considered. First of all, review your school’s previous accident records to find out which doors, in particular, were involved in previous finger trapping accidents. You should inspect the condition of the doors thoroughly. The areas that can lead to accidents or serious injury should be checked, for example, the leading edge. Are the doors in your school fitted with safety products like the door hinge finger guards ? It is important to find out. Although both adults and children can equally be a victim of finger trapping accidents, small children are more prone to these accidents. So, if you are an owner of a preschool, nursery, or daycare, you should be more careful. Make s...