Bathroom Safety

With children and elderly people in the house, bathroom safety becomes very important. Nearly 200,000 people are injured annually in their bathroom, according to statistics from the National Safety Council. The most common accidents are slips, falls and scalding from hot water.

Tips for Safety in the Bathroom

It is difficult to get in and out of a tub enclosed with glass doors. A shower curtain may make life simpler. Nonskid decals will make the tub less slippery and may even provide a useful distraction at bath time.

When the person in your care is no longer able to stand firmly and confidently in the shower, a shower bench can provide safety and security in the tub as well as the shower. Clear out or lock the medicine chest and the cabinet under the sink where poisonous substances have been kept.

Grab Bars

Grab bars help you to maintain your balance. These bars are secured horizontally or vertically on the walls of the bathroom near the shower/bathtub area and close to the toilet. These safety bars prevent slipping when the floor is wet. They ensure bathroom safety for the elderly and children.

Don't install these grab bars in a diagonal position, as they will not support your weight and make it easier for your hand to slip. The look of your bathroom will not be compromised with these safety bars as there are many different styles and colors available in the hardware store that can match your needs and the bathroom decor. You can also buy these on line.

Toilets

Commodes can cause problems for elderly people. Clamp-on toilet seats are available, which not only raise the height of the toilet, but also have arms, which assist in sitting and getting up. This is one of the best safety tips for people with restricted movements. A grab bar close to the toilet will also help.

Children love to play in the water. This increases their chances of getting wet, getting stuck, or worse - drowning in the toilet. Toilet seat locks are a good way to provide bathroom safety for children.

Is your trash can a tripping hazard? Keep it under the wash basin or next to the vanity or other fixture, so that it's out of the way. Hazardous things like medications, discarded razor blades, cans of cleaning materials etc. are thrown in these cans.

Children will be very interested in rummaging through the contents of the garbage cans, if left unattended. Hence, it is vital to supervise your child and throw all these harmful materials in cans that are out of their reach.

Electrical Appliances

Water and electricity never are good together. Don't leave appliances like hairdryer, electric razor etc. close to the water. Install plastic plugs into the unused sockets so that the children are safe. Taking precautions for electrical safety is essential.

Medicine Cabinets

Install the medical cabinets where the children will not be able to reach them. And install child locks on these cabinets. Storing the medications in bottles with child proof caps, is another safety measure. Dispose of all the medication that has expired.

Cleaning Supplies

Keep the cleaning supplies on a high shelf to keep it away from the children. Ensuring that the cleaning products are out of the reach of children is a must when achieving safety in the bathroom.

Keep a mop handy near the bathroom and dry the tiles every time they get wet. This will minimize the chance of an accident.

As you can see, there are many things that could make your bathroom unsafe. This makes bathroom safety very important. Always supervise your children, even if you have all the possible safety devices in the bathroom.

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