{"id":15726,"date":"2022-06-01T10:46:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T10:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=15726"},"modified":"2023-12-19T10:02:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:02:36","slug":"ceiling-fans-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fans-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceiling Fans | Are They Really Dangerous? (Injury Statistics)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Having ceiling fans can be a great way to circulate the cool air in different rooms without the need for an expensive HVAC system. You have the benefit of a quiet and cool environment but your utility bill will not be as frightening as an HVAC system would make it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many people have opted against ceiling fans in the past due to the idea that they may be a danger in the home, causing injuries. When people think of ceiling fan injuries, they think of hands and heads mangled by the blades and people squashed by falling ceiling fans. But what is an exaggeration, and what is reality?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-JvQWc wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497 eager-load\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%2050'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='50'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>Ceiling fans are not dangerous, i.e., they are not likely to pose a risk to health and safety. But they are capable of causing injury. Head, hand, and arm injuries from contact with the rotating blades are the most common kinds of injuries. Falling ceiling fans can cause harm, but they rarely fall.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Ceiling Fans Really Cause Injury?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not all hearsay. Ceiling fans can be quite dangerous and have the potential to cause you harm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blades of your average ceiling fan can be composed of wood, particleboard, fiberboard, plastic or metal. These are relatively sturdy materials and they are often shaped to have a thin edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rotating blades, while not razor sharp, so you won&rsquo;t slice open your hand while you are installing or cleaning them. However, if you were to come into contact with them as they rotate at significant speeds they are capable of causing lacerations, especially if the edges are thin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These lacerations are not slices but more burst skin from being hit. Think about a facial cut caused by a punch. A person&rsquo;s knuckles are not sharp, so they don&rsquo;t &ldquo;cut&rdquo; into the skin, but they do cause it to split because of the force. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/average-ceiling-fan-speed\/\">average ceiling fan speed<\/a> is 300-350 RPM (rotations per minute) on a high setting. This creates a centrifugal force. If you come into contact with fan blades spinning at this speed, it can cause injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting.jpg\" alt=\"the average ceiling fan speed is 300-350 rpm (rotations per minute) on a high setting\" class=\"wp-image-17007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting.jpg.webp\" alt=\"the average ceiling fan speed is 300-350 rpm (rotations per minute) on a high setting\" class=\"wp-image-17007 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/average-ceiling-fan-speed-on-a-high-setting.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the risk of blunt force trauma being caused by the rotating blades. They may not lacerate your skin, but they can hit your head, hand, arm, etc., with enough force to cause bruising and fractures to smaller or weaker bones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Falling ceiling fans are capable of causing injury just like any other falling object, but the addition of the rotating blades increases the types of injuries that can occur as a result of this.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head Injuries Caused By Ceiling Fans <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the more serious ceiling fan injuries that can occur is a head injury. While the head is a relatively large body part, injuries to it are generally considered to be more severe because of the sensitivity of the eyes and brain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, taking a knock to the head if you get too close to the blades may be cause enough to seek immediate emergency care as there is a chance of experiencing a concussion, bruising, brain bleeding, or skull fractures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although considered rare, there are still many reports providing stats for the number of head injuries caused by ceiling fans. The table below summarizes the most recent statistics dealing with injuries sustained by children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Years included in study<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location of study<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of injured people<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average age of injured people<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reported injuries<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of deaths reported<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Link to study<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1995-1997<\/td><td>Australia<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>Not reported<\/td><td>Grazes<br>Compound skull fractures<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10065123\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">View<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2000-2002<\/td><td>Malaysia<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>8 years<\/td><td>Scalp lacerations, <br>Compound depressed fractures <br>Multiple intracranial hemorrhages<br>Wound Infection<\/td><td>1<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/82561687.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">View<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2005-2010<\/td><td>Australia<\/td><td>136<\/td><td>Not reported<\/td><td>Skull fractures<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23614780\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">View<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014-2018<\/td><td>Australia<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>4.5 years<\/td><td>Skull fractures<br>Intracerebral hemorrhage<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karger.com\/Article\/Abstract\/507452\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">View<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015-2017<\/td><td>Iraq<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>2-5 years <\/td><td>Compound depressed skull fracture<br>Intracranial lesions and pneumocephalus<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/02688697.2019.1573312\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">View<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Common Ways in Which These Injuries Occur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, injuries caused by ceiling fans are not as uncommon as you might have guessed. The good news is that most injuries are completely avoidable.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the reports indicate the most common ways in which head injuries occur, which means that you can be careful to avoid such situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Parents lifting their children<\/strong> &ndash; This one is avoidable if you pay attention to your surroundings. However, no one deliberately lifts their child into a ceiling fan, meaning that accidents happen. To minimize the risk, place something like a short table directly beneath the fan so that you cannot stand there. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Bunk beds<\/strong> &ndash; Bunk beds save space and are super fun for kids, so they are very common in a child&rsquo;s bedroom. However, the top bunk is quite close to the ceiling, so when a child sits up or stands up, they run the risk of knocking their head on the ceiling fan if there is one in their room. It is best to have the top bunk as far away from the fan as possible or avoid having ceiling fans in these rooms altogether.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Playing and jumping on furniture<\/strong> &ndash; You can try to arrange the furniture to make sure that there is nothing high enough to cause a problem with the ceiling fan (that&rsquo;s why I recommended a short table above). You can also put rules in place that certain furniture is not to be played on and explain to your kids why.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1.jpg\" alt=\"most common ways in which head injuries occur due to a ceiling fan: bunk beds, parents lifting their children and playing an jumping on furniture\" class=\"wp-image-17004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"most common ways in which head injuries occur due to a ceiling fan: bunk beds, parents lifting their children and playing an jumping on furniture\" class=\"wp-image-17004 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/most-common-ways-in-which-head-injuries-occur-due-to-a-ceiling-fan-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decapitation Is Impossible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although head injuries can occur, you do not have to fear that you or your child may become decapitated if they get too close to the fast rotating blades. Decapitation by ceiling fans is impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic ceiling fans do not have sufficient power to sever a head from a neck&mdash;think about all the muscle, tendons, cartilage, and bone the blades would have to go through in order to do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blades are no way near sharp enough to slice through your body, and they do not have a strong enough force to even come close to doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand\/Arm Injuries Linked to Ceiling Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceiling fans can also lead to hand\/arm injuries. Many people are more likely to have experienced an injury to their fingers or hands, rather than an arm as these smaller body parts are more likely to sustain greater damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you accidentally put your hand in a ceiling fan or do so deliberately in a moment of poor judgment, you may be at risk of breaking your fingers or even losing a finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traumatic finger amputations are not impossible when you tangle with a ceiling fan. A study on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2589514118300379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Epidemiology of Finger Amputations in the United States From 1997 to 2016<\/a> reports high-energy mechanisms, including fans as one of the recorded causes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is far more likely that your finger will be surgically amputated as a result of extensive damage caused by the fan. So, fans are more likely to mangle fingers than chop them cleanly off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, getting your finger caught in a ceiling fan does not guarantee that you will lose it. You may just seriously bruise the bone or cause a fracture or break.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Common Ways in Which These Injuries Occur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand and arm injuries caused by ceiling fans are really only likely to occur if your hand or arm comes into direct contact with the fan, usually while it is moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Low ceiling<\/strong> &ndash; In a room with a low ceiling, simply jumping around with your arms extended (1-person dance parties are the best) may lead to a painful injury as your limbs come into contact with the rotating fan. You may be lucky and get away with a bruise or two if you simply knock your hand against the blades. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Poor judgment<\/strong> &ndash; Some ceiling fan hand\/arm injuries are not that accidental. Unfortunately, poor judgment (whether it be drug- or alcohol-induced or simply peer pressure) can cause you to deliberately stick your hand or arm into the fan. Doing it on purpose won&rsquo;t reduce the severity of the injuries at all&mdash;you&rsquo;ll just bruise your ego as well. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falling Ceiling Fans and Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A falling ceiling fan is certainly dangerous. <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-weigh-tables\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16095\">Domestic ceiling fans can weigh up to 50 lbs (23 kg)<\/a> and when this hits you from a height it can cause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan.jpg\" alt=\"loose wires of broken ceiling fan\" class=\"wp-image-17005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan.jpg.webp\" alt=\"loose wires of broken ceiling fan\" class=\"wp-image-17005 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/loose-wires-of-broken-ceiling-fan.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the size of the fan and whether or not it was rotating when it fell, you may be left with bruises, lacerations, broken bones, concussion, internal bleeding, and more. There is even the possibility that your injuries would be fatal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, be comforted in knowing that this is really unlikely. Proper installation mitigates this risk to the point at which it is barely a consideration. Of course, natural disasters such as Earthquakes can cause the components of a fan to loosen and fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wobbling-ceiling-fan-dangerous\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16481\">wobbling fan is one that has come loose or was never installed properly<\/a> in the first place. These are more at risk of falling and should be addressed as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, there is another consideration here and that is poor treatment of the ceiling fan. If you decided to determine <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/can-ceiling-fan-hold-person\/\">if a ceiling fan can hold a person<\/a> and save you the cost of those tickets to the amusement park, then you will be sorely disillusioned&mdash;and I do mean <em>sorely<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By hanging on a ceiling fan you greatly increase the risk of it falling as it was never <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/weight-can-ceiling-fan-hold\/\">designed to handle this weight<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Minimize the Risk of Ceiling Fan Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Sure The Fan is High Enough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Low ceilings should not be fitted with standard ceiling fans that have a downrod. Instead, you should use <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/difference-flush-mount-hugger-ceiling-fans\/\">flush-mount\/hugger models<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-clearances\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15828\">floor clearance<\/a> of 8-9 ft should be observed as this is in place to accommodate safe ceiling fan installation as opposed to optimal efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Bunk Beds Away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bunk beds are most kids&rsquo; dream! Every night sleeping on the top bunk feels exciting; even the bottom bunk comes with privileges like pushing your upstairs neighbor&rsquo;s mattress up with your feet just when they are trying to fall asleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These beds can also expand their play possibilities&mdash;they are now on an airplane or at the top of a mountain where no one can reach them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they are not all that fun if they are placed too close to your ceiling fan. Kids run the risk of hurting themselves if they are within reaching distance of the blades. They can slice or break a finger or bang their heads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-in-bedroom\/\">Ceiling fans in bedrooms are great<\/a>. Just make sure you keep the beds as far away as possible from the ceiling fan&mdash;or simply don&rsquo;t have bunk beds at all if you insist on keeping the fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Where You Place Your Furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the injuries sustained by ceiling fans are caused by kids and adults climbing on furniture and accidentally hitting their head or arms on the fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping storage baskets on the top of your closet may cause you harm as you stand on a step-ladder to get the box down and accidentally knock your head. Rather keep the closet as far away from the fan as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure there is a large enough gap between your furniture so that youngsters aren&rsquo;t tempted to play &ldquo;the floor is lava&rdquo; and hurt themselves as they jump from table to couch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proper Installation is Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You really don&rsquo;t want to be the victim of a falling ceiling fan due to improper installation. If you are at all unsure or if the fan wobbles after you install it, rather hire a professional to do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fan technicians are certified and trained so that your family is kept completely safe. They need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure that the weight and size of the fan are compatible with your ceiling and junction box.<\/li><li>Ensure that there is a stud to secure the box to (or that a <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/hang-ceiling-fan-without-stud\/\">ceiling fan brace<\/a> would be appropriate).<\/li><li>Balance the fan blades.<\/li><li>Set the appropriate motor speed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000HEIYHA?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31qQh-IccBL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray\" title=\"Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31qQh-IccBL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray\" title=\"Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Away From Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we know, a ceiling fan that falls is not entirely uncommon and proper installation is vital to ensure the fan is secure and won&rsquo;t become detached from the ceiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is also a good idea to make sure you do not have a ceiling fan close to windows that often bring in very strong winds. These forceful gusts can cause the ceiling fan to wobble and become unstable, increasing the risk of it falling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wipe Gently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you stand on your chair or step ladder to reach the blades of your fan in order to clean them and remove dust, make sure you wipe the blades very gently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exerting too much pressure on the blades can cause them to loosen and even crack, which increases their risk of breaking off and causing harm to whoever is unfortunate enough to walk past. It can also cause them to become misaligned or unbalanced, which <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-noise-after-cleaning\/\">increases noise and wobbling<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you hold the bottom of the blade while you wipe to provide it with support and limit the amount of strain that you are putting on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries.jpg\" alt=\"how to minimize the risk of ceiling fan injuries: keep bunk beds away, make sure the fan is high enough, proper installation is key, wipe it gently, keep it away from windows and watch where you place your furniture\" class=\"wp-image-17006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries.jpg.webp\" alt=\"how to minimize the risk of ceiling fan injuries: keep bunk beds away, make sure the fan is high enough, proper installation is key, wipe it gently, keep it away from windows and watch where you place your furniture\" class=\"wp-image-17006 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-minimize-risk-of-ceiling-fan-injuries.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Correct Ceiling Fan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another way in which ceiling fans can pose a danger. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/indoor-ceiling-fan-outdoors\/\">install an indoor ceiling fan in an outdoor area<\/a>, you increase the risk of damage, which can cause the fan to fall, as well as the risk of fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid this, use an outdoor ceiling fan that has been designed for this purpose and passed the UL safety standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opinion: Ceiling Fans Are Not Dangerous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, I would not consider ceiling fans to be inherently dangerous like a venomous snake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the risk involved in ceiling fans is linked to installation or user error, which can easily be avoided. Ceiling fans are not dangerous&mdash;this implies that they are likely to cause harm&mdash;but I would say that they are capable of causing injury, just like an iron, kettle, or car is if used incorrectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsandrews.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-ceiling-fan-blades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.rsandrews.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-ceiling-fan-blades\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agoodlyhome.com\/can-ceiling-fans-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/agoodlyhome.com\/can-ceiling-fans-fall\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having ceiling fans can be a great way to circulate the cool air in different rooms without the need for an expensive HVAC system. 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