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Secure furniture against tipping

Arrange appropriate anchoring for furniture that could tip.

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Done when

Furniture is anchored according to instructions or by a qualified installer.

Arrange appropriate anchoring for furniture that could tip.

Who this is for

Tenants should coordinate drilling permission; do not improvise fixings.

Why this matters

Appropriate anchoring is recommended against furniture tip-over.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Identify cabinets and televisions for assessment without pulling them over.
  2. Check anchoring hardware and wall type with the manual or installer.
  3. Arrange installation and later-check instructions, keeping heavy items low where suitable.

Evidence and references

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    CPSC Anchor It! Campaign Marks 10 Years(Opens in a new tab)U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionAnchoring furniture and televisions against tip-over. This is not a wall-fixing design or a guarantee that any installation is secure. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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