Bathing or showering

The majority of people are aware of the risks that electrical equipment in bathrooms poses. These risks are significantly reduced by safety features that guard against electrocution when using hair dryers, fans, and other electrical appliances. However, one of the most dangerous spaces in a house is still the bathroom. The biggest risk comes from falls and slips. Slippery wet floors, loose bath mats, and throw rugs all increase the risk of serious injuries from falls. Toxic mold can enter the bathroom from hidden crevices and become a source of contamination.

The most common cause of injury in the bathroom is simply stepping into and out of a bathtub, whether it has been used for a bath or a shower. Cuts from razors or scissors, curling iron burns, and head injuries from coming into touch with open cabinet doors or other sharp edges are some more injury-causing factors. We frequently enter the bathroom when we are at our most groggy for the day, which can result in broken toes and stubbed toes as we fumble around in the dim light. In the bathroom, falls happen in homes about 80% of the time. They are potentially serious because there is a chance of hitting one's skull against an immovable object.