Prevents Slips and Falls

Prevents slips and falls in the bathroom. Use rubber back rugs or one that have a nonskid backing, and add bathmats or adhesive decals to prevent slips in the tub or shower (the rough areas provided by manufacturers are not enough). Also attach safety grab handles on the walls to aid in entering and exiting the tub. In case somebody does have an accident and fall in the bathroom, use only shatterproof glass for shower doors.

Avoid Electrical Hazards

Water is a conductor, so you must be careful using electronic appliances in the bathroom. Do not operate any appliance or use light switches with wet hands; use battery-operated radios and compact disc players when possible; and if you do use electronic equipment, unplug these items as soon as you are finished using them.

Install Grounded Outlets

To test whether an outlet is properly grounded, you will need an inexpensive tool called a circuit tester. If children use the bathroom place childproof plastic plugs in the outlets for safety.

Entrance From Both Sides Of The Door

Be able to get into the bathroom if you need to. Install door levers or door knobs that can be unlocked from the outside in case someone inside has an accident.

Keep Medications Out Of Children's Reach

Keep medications in their appropriate containers and throw them away once they have expired.

Avoid Scalding

Avoid scalding in the shower by installing a mixing valve with a temperature and pressure regulator. This valve keeps hot water from dousing you in the shower when a toilet is flushed or water is used in other parts of the house.