For anyone who risks burns from En-suite Towel Rails, Bathroom and Hall radiators, due to their high temperature.
The elderly, vulnerable, children, indeed anyone.
One particular room of the house that can be dangerous is the bathroom, thanks to the potential for burns, falls and flooding.
Vulnerable people, cannot always tell when something has become too hot, such as a radiator, towel rail, hot tap water etc.
Their bathroom is a particular risk and this can be mitigated by using a Radiator Cover, designed specially for protecting people from Radiator or Towel Rail heat, such as those from company Radiator Covers Shop (www.RadiatorCoversShop.com)
Its also worth trying to avoid excessive pipework, which of course can be hot as well.
One of the largest risks is also from falls, so anti-slip flooring can be a welcome addition as well.
The importance of Radiator Heater Covers in care home environments cannot be stressed enough, but is often overlooked.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that under health and safety legislation, radiator covers ARE required when people who have limited mobility are at risk of falling onto any hot surface which could cause them harm.
The relevant legislation is:
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA), section 3;
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR), regulations 3;
- Provision of Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Why not consider one of the many Radiator and Towel Rail covers from RadiatorCoversShop, who have expertise in this area.