When you are moving house, there are thousands of little things to think about. Everything from ‘Who’s looking after the kids whilst we’re busy with this’ to ‘where are the forms to transfer the phone line’ and all the in between will likely be plaguing you from the outset. The fact of the matter is that there is a lot that you can do to ensure that the stress that this bombardment gives results in anything becoming unsafe. There are plenty of situations where things can get really dangerous during a removal, and they are often down to stress and rushing to get things done, which are two extremely familiar feelings when you are working so rabidly towards something quite so difficult. For a start, you need to ensure that you are prepared. This means planning well, to ensure that nothing is rushed, and that everything is done properly. If you are rushing the packing at the last minute, frantically trying to get things in boxes before the removals team come to pick it up, then you are likely to be extremely tired and agitated when it comes to the actual move. You will no doubt find that trying to be quick with packing also leads to mistakes, and bad packing can mean that things get damaged more easily. You don’t want a box falling open when it is picked up! Should you be tired on the day of the move, your decisions will not be as sharp as they need to be, and this could lead to issues as well as potential dangers. Preparing also means having a look through safety guides for lifting things, as well as having the tools to get the job done right. If you are moving large items of furniture, you may want to get some lifting gloves, which help you grip and protect your hands. Sack barrows and other lifting gear can also be useful, though removals companies will usually supply such things.On the day of the move, you need to be sure that you are alert and ready to move things that could form a hazard, as there will be a lot of people in a small space, and those people will be carrying some large and heavy goods. When lifting such things, it can often be that you have to walk backwards, or can’t see the floor that clearly, so small objects that get left around innocently suddenly become major trip hazards! This is also a time to ensure that no one that is not contributing is in the way. Pets and children can be a complete nightmare on removals day, as they don’t really know what is going on and will want your attention. The issue of course is that they can get underfoot, and you can only imagine the devastating consequences of a large removal team and a wardrobe coming into contact with a toddler! Safety is an extremely important part of everyday life, but not something that people give a huge amount of thought to. A removal is not exactly ‘normal’ in many sense of the word, so it is important that you are considering the safety aspects of it from the outset. Failure to do so could result in serous inconvenience, expense and even injury, so be sure to do everything that you can to safe guard against such issues.