Make your bathroom a secure place with bath safety equipment
A typical bathroom is a place where a number of accidents can occur. Slippery floors along with unsafe bathroom and toilet fittings cause a number of mishaps. The elderly, people with limited mobility and kids are especially vulnerable to these accidents.
What needs to be done?
Moving about in a bathroom which is dank, damp and poorly lighted is a sure way to invite trouble.
The first rule in bath safety is to ensure the bathroom is well lighted at all times.
The next step is to keep the bathroom floor dry at all times. Mats and rugs are useful in this regard helping absorb extra moisture and providing a firm grip while walking.
Even then the bathroom can be a potentially hazardous place if it does not have proper safety equipment. Areas like those around washbasins, bathtubs, shower cubicles and toilets are especially high risk ones. A good support fixture is a necessity to avoid falls due to slipping.
Grab Bars
The best option is to install grab bars in these spots. A grab bar is one of the most basic and essential safety equipment that should be installed in bathrooms utilized by people of all ages. The grab bar fittings should be firm and not come loose if handled with force.
Shower chairs and hand held showerheads make bathing easier and comfortable. Similarly walk in bath tubs, transfer benches or bath lifts make using a bathtub much more convenient and secure.
Some more tips to make the bathroom a safe place
- The bathroom doorway should be wide enough to permit easy entrance.
- The bathroom itself should be spacious to allow mobility aids like wheelchairs room to maneuver.
- The bars and fixtures should be installed at a height that is relative to the user.
- Attach raised toilet seats to make it easier for elderly people to use the toilet
- Remember to replace old equipment to ensure the bathroom remains safe always.
Bath safety equipment needs to be chosen and properly installed according to the specific requirements of the user. A bathroom modeled accordingly would enable people with limited mobility to take a bath or visit the toilet independently and securely.
