Slip and fall prevention
Stop using the cabinet and keep people out of the area beneath it. Arrange professional inspection of the wall, anchors and load; do not attempt an improvised repair.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
A wall cabinet can fall as a whole if its wall fixings or supporting structure fail.
Adding a few nails or more load to a cabinet that has started pulling away.
Stop using the cabinet and keep people out of the area beneath it.
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
