In 2008, according to the CDCP or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s report, there are about 234,000 nonfatal bathroom injuries among people 15 and above happened in the U.S. Many people have attributed it to bathroom’s hard and slippery surface making it one of the danger zones in your home.
To protect you and your family for further unnecessary accidents, here are the following safety measures.
- The top cause of household falls is your slippery floor coverings. In case you can’t place your bathroom at a distance from the bathroom, you can put the loose rugs in a permanent place by using double-faced tape, or slip-resistant backings.
- For preventing falls in your tub or shower install strips, mats or tiles. To avoid tripping make sure secure mat’s loose corners.
- Clean your tub regularly to get rid of slippery soap film or mold.
- Maintain a dry bathroom floor; Use a weighted shower curtain to lessen water leaks on the floor.
- Install rails or grab bars around the shower, bathtub and toilet. Properly installed bars and rails assist you to balance when you stand or sit and in case you accidentally slip, you got something to hold. You can find bars and rails in different lengths, styles and textures.
- There should be enough lighting in your bathroom during the day. For night time, install a nightlight on the way going to the bathroom, and within the bathroom.
- In case your toilet seat is low, it’s good to buy a toilet with a higher seat or a toilet seat extender. Using them will help you get up safely and easy.
- Install a handheld or adjustable shower head for your shower. You may maneuver it easily in any way you want to that will minimize your movement in the shower causing less chances for accidents. Moreover, you can use it as well while you are sitting safely on a bath seat or a bench. You may find some of them in any plumbing shop in Australia.
For more details about keeping safe in your bathroom, please visit us at https://www.youplumbing.com.au