January is National Bath Safety month- Be careful and mop up that spill!

Countless bathroom accidents are reported every year. In fact, more accidents occur in the bathroom than in any other room in the house, mainly because of the presence of water. Here are some tips on how to prevent a fatal accident where we usually go for comfort.

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Follow these safety tips to prevent accidents in your bath:

• Use anti skid flooring material in the bath.
• Keep the floor clean and dry.
• Avoid obstacles in the floor plan thus ensuring free movement in the area.
• Install grab bars inside the bathtub and shower.
• Use non-slip strips in your tub or shower.
• Select impact-resistant shower and bathtub attachments.
• Put a bath mat with non-skid base next to the bathtub and shower.
• Install scald-prevention devices, these devices will keep a check on the water temperature.
• Electrical switches and plugs should always be kept away from water sources.
• Make sure all electrical outlets have ground fault circuit interrupters.
• Use door locks that can be unlocked from both sides.