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Bathroom Safety Tips
The combination of water and electrical appliances make safety precautions in and around the bathroom essential for every family member. Safe storage of supplies, swift cleaning of slick surfaces should be common practice to help reduce the risk of some of home injuries. Follow these steps to help avoid falls, burns and drowning dangers:
Have a grab bar by the bathtub and shower.
Have a grab bar by the toilet.
Have non-slip surface in your tub or shower. .
Have a bath mat or rug with a non-skid bottom next to the tub and shower.
Keep the bathroom floor clean and dry.
Use nightlights in hallways and bathrooms.
Don’t let young children use the sink or tub without help.
When children are in the tub, stay close enough to touch them.
Know the things in your bathroom that are poisons or hazardous chemicals.
Look at the labels for the words “Caution”, “Warning”, or “Danger” on the box or bottle.
Keep all medicines and cleaning products in the containers they came in. Keep labels on them.
Set your water heater at 120 degrees F or less (or just below the medium setting).
All medicines, cosmetics (make-up) and cleaning supplies should be locked in a cabinet.
Blow out candles if you leave the bathroom.
Put water on cigarette buttes before throwing them away.
Keep hair dryers, curling irons and electric razors away from water.
Always unplug appliances after using them.
The electrical outlet in the bathroom should have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). An electrician can install one for you.
Prevent Falls:
Have a grab bar by the bathtub and shower.
Have a grab bar by the toilet.
Have non-slip surface in your tub or shower. .
Have a bath mat or rug with a non-skid bottom next to the tub and shower.
Keep the bathroom floor clean and dry.
Use nightlights in hallways and bathrooms.
Protect Young Children:
Don’t let young children use the sink or tub without help.
When children are in the tub, stay close enough to touch them.
Know the things in your bathroom that are poisons or hazardous chemicals.
Look at the labels for the words “Caution”, “Warning”, or “Danger” on the box or bottle.
Keep all medicines and cleaning products in the containers they came in. Keep labels on them.
Set your water heater at 120 degrees F or less (or just below the medium setting).
All medicines, cosmetics (make-up) and cleaning supplies should be locked in a cabinet.
Prevent Fire:
Blow out candles if you leave the bathroom.
Put water on cigarette buttes before throwing them away.
Prevent Electrical Shock Injuries:
Keep hair dryers, curling irons and electric razors away from water.
Always unplug appliances after using them.
The electrical outlet in the bathroom should have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). An electrician can install one for you.
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