Tub & Shower Safety
Preventing accidents and injuries in the bathroom can be accomplished by taking the proper steps to improve tub and shower safety. When you consider that the bathroom is the room in the house where the most water usage likely takes place, and factor in considerations like slippery floors and scalding water, it is easy to see why a great potential for accidents exists. For houses with young children or senior citizens, in particular, tub and shower safety is very important. Does this Spark an idea?
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Preventing Slip And Fall Accidents
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When it comes to tub and shower safety, the first step is to prevent the risk of slip and fall accidents by placing bathmats in the bathtub or shower stall. As an extra precaution, place a small rug or a soft, absorbent bath mat outside of the tub or shower, as well. Installing grab bars inside the bathtub or shower stall is also an excellent way to prevent slip and fall accidents.
Drain And Spout Safety
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Drain and spout covers can help to reduce injuries caused by young children bumping their heads on the spout while in the bathtub or by sticking their fingers into the drain. For those with limited mobility, a large, open drain in a shower stall can pose a safety risk and should be covered.
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Water Temperature
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Burns and scalding accidents can be prevented by setting the temperature of your home's water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Never allow very young children to turn on the hot water in the tub or shower unsupervised, and always test the water first before getting into the bathtub or allowing a young child to do so.
Drowning Prevention
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Children can drown in as little as two inches of water, so it is very important that young children never be left unsupervised in the bathtub. If you must leave the bathroom while your child is bathing, take the child out of the bathtub first.
Considerations
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Small, inexpensive improvements and additions to the bathtub or shower can go a long way towards preventing serious accident or injury. For additional safety for people with limited mobility, consider purchasing a bathtub or shower chair.
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