Bathroom Fitting: Where Safety and Hygiene Goes Together

Bathroom Fitting: Where Safety &Hygiene Goes Together Bathroom Accidents 235,000 people over age 15 rooms becoause of bathroom emergency More than a third injuries every year and almost 14 percent are hospitalized of the injuries happen while bathing or showering Activities that led to injury Fainting 10 20 30 Bathing Slipping Using toilet Leaving tub Fainting Entering tub TrippingI Other is not a common cause of injury, but it occurred most often in the 15-to-24 age group Injuries by Sex Injured Body Parts Head, Neck 31% - Upper Torso 18% 36% 64% Lower Torso 20% Men Women Arm, Hand 13% Leg, Foot 17% - Tips in Preventing Bathroom Accidents Place a Install grab bars on slip-resistant rug adjacent to the bathtub for safe exit the bathroom walls near the toilet and along the bathtub or shower and entry Mount a liquid soap dispenser on the bathtub/shower wall Place night lights between the bathroom and bedroom for visibility and safe maneuvering at night Safe Bathroom Fitting Advice Checklist for a Safer and Comfortable Bathroom 36-inch-wide door for easy access, or pocket door Hand-held, adjustable-height shower head with easíly operable controls Ensure that most attachments such as towel, toiletry racks are secured strongly on the wall Maneuvering space that accommodates a 60-inch turning radius Knee space under sink for seated users Easy-glide drawers that close automatically Keep shampoos Keep electrical gadgets and appliances unplugged and away from the sink, bathtub or shower Bright, non-glare lighting D-shaped or pull-style cabinet and drawer handles scissors and such items out of chidren's reach Full-length and/or tilted mirror that can be used seated or standing Towel bars, soap and toothbrush holders 48 inches off floor Do not keep sharp edged furniture in the bathroom Sink bowl mounted close to front edge of vanity for easier use while seated Integral transfer seat in tub and built-in bench or shower chair in shower M Electrical outlets 18 inches off the floor Tips for Bathroom Fitting General Bathroom Design Grab Bars • Adapt counters to make knee space that allows seating at the counter Ensure you use a qualified installer who provides the following: • Guarantee that installation meets or exceeds building codes and government guidelines for safety rails in hazardous locations • Guarantee that installation is waterproof • Manufacturer's guarantee that product is recommended for your particular application Certificate of insurance from the installer • Install a large medicine cabinet at an easy-to-reach height • Incorporate ușe of levers instead of twist doorknobs on doors and drawers • Use tempered glass or apply shatterproof plastic glazing on all glass Sink • Install a height adjustable mirror, counter tops, sinks, and cabinets low enough to accommodate someone in a wheelchair • Consider mounting a magnifying mirror to aid with grooming • Install a single-lever, touch-less, or push button faucet with temperature and volume control Insulate burning the knees of wheelchair users Toilet • Install a toilet that is adjustable or has a seat that is at 18 inches from the floor • Place the toilet paper holder and grab bars within easy reach of the person any exposed pipes under the sink to avoid seated on the toilet Lighting and electrical • Provide adequate general and task lighting Shower and tub • Remove shower sill for easier access and to prevent tripping • Install a hand-held shower unit that may be used while seated • Place shower controls near the entry point of the shower and bathtub faucets Eliminate steps to the bathtub • Use a clamp-on hand support on that is non-glare, and easily switched • Have all outlets ground-fault interrupted, in order to prevent electrocution • Make sure electrical appliances such as hairdryers, electric rollers or razors are a safe distance from any water source the bathtub, to help support the person entering the tub Plumbing RB and Tiling RESOURCES: http://kingsnetworkofcore.org/aging/ibrary/article.aSpx?id-35 http://wwwnytimescom/2011/08/16/health/research/16statshtmi?_r-0 http://wwwaarp.org/home-garden/home-improvement/into-05-2010/bathroom_checklist.html http://wwwindusladiescom/forums/healthy-living/197908-how-to-prevont-accidents-bathroom.html www.bathroomfittersderby.co.uk http://wwwsharecare.com/health/aging-increased-hedth-risks/provent-bathroom-accidents-among-seriors