Tips for Having a Safe Bath (National Bath Safety Month)

January 17, 2021

Tips for Having a Safe Bath (National Bath Safety Month)

Approximately, thirty percent of people fall from their bathtubs annually due to wrong equipment or the equipment was not professionally installed. Usually, the grab handles had a loose screw or there were shard edges left on tiled walls which can cause bathroom injuries. Since January is National Bath Safety Month, it is necessary to make sure that everything is installed properly and that sharp edges are covered. Also, make sure that bathtubs are not slippery to prevent falls.

Using the wrong bathmat can lead to falling in the bathtub. Yet, when choosing the right bathmat, make sure the bathmat has a slip-resistant material on the back. Keep electric appliances and electric outlets away from the bathtub. Organize all your toiletries in an area that can be easily reached from your bathtub such as soap, shampoos, loofah sponges, etc. Make sure the grab handles and towel rails are tightly screwed so you can safely hold on when you stand up slowly from the bathtub.

Make sure you have plenty of walking space from the bathtub, sink, and the toilet. Check the lights in the bathroom and have a night light in the bathroom. Additionally, make sure that the bathtub is clean and has no residue from bubble baths, bath oils, or from bath bombs. Last, make sure that water does not leak from your bathtub and from your bathtub doors. Here are more resources about National Bath Safety Month and tips to prevent bathroom injuries.

Everything You Need to Know to Prevent Falls in the Bathroom:

https://www.thenorthernlight.com/stories/everything-you-need-to-know-to-prevent-falls-in-the-bathroom,15690#:~:text=Bath%20mats%20can%20contribute%20to,faced%20tape%20for%20added%20security.&text=Limit%20moisture.,from%20getting%20on%20the%20floor.

Bath Safety Month:

https://www.navigatehousing.com/national-bath-safety-month/#:~:text=January%20is%20National%20Bath%20Safety,of%20falling%20and%20injuring%20themselves.

4 Tips for National Bath Safety Month:

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/4-tips-national-bath-safety-month.html

3 Tips for National Bath Safety Month:

https://www.bentleybaths.com/being-vigilant-top-3-tips-for-national-bath-safety-month/