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Kitchen and Bath Safety Audit
If you’re a parent, you’ve already thought about minimizing or eliminating safety hazards in your bathroom and kitchen. With new, recently developed products, you can easily remove much of the risks. Start by taking a fresh look at your home while conducting a safety audit. Does your bathroom and kitchen have the following safety features?
Bathroom
Slip-resistant strips in the bath tub and nearby to minimize the risk of slipping and falling
Grab bars in tubs and showers
Towels bars/rings close to the tub and shower
Impact-resistant safety-glass or plastic tub/shower enclosure
Shatter-resistant safety tub faucets that don’t have sharp edges
Recessed soap dishes (those that stick out from the wall can cause injury if a person falls against them)
The new soft bathtub, which is made of impact-absorbing materials to reduce the risk of injury for young and old alike
Non-slip tile to reduce the risk of falling on a wet surface
Toilet latches to prevent children from opening the lid
Electrical outlets designed to automatically cut off power in presence of water contact or faulty circuitry
Door hardware that can be unlocked from either side
Temperature-controlled faucets to avoid serious skin burns (typical faucets can produce water that is more than 120 degrees F, which can scald a child’s tender skin).
Kitchen
A stove with top controls that are difficult for children to reach
Appliances, sharp knives and other sharp objects kept out of sight and reach in appliance garages, in-drawer knife blocks, and built-in storage units
Slip/impact-resistant flooring
Cabinet latches to keep children from dangerous products
