Slip and fall prevention
Install stable bathroom grab bars
Fit and use secure grab bars in suitable positions beside the toilet, bath, and shower.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-20
Why it matters
Loss of balance while sitting, standing, or stepping over a bath can cause a serious fall.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Pulling on a towel rail, basin, or movable object for support.
Correct action
Fit and use secure grab bars in suitable positions beside the toilet, bath, and shower.
What to do
- Check the area and equipment are stable before use.
- Fit and use secure grab bars in suitable positions beside the toilet, bath, and shower.
- Have suitable grab bars fixed securely and check for looseness before use. Set up the safety measure for the actual user's ability.
If something happens
After a fall, do not rush to lift the person; call 999 for possible head, neck, back, or hip injury or inability to stand.
Sources and review
- Hospital Authority Smart Patient — Home Safety
Last reviewed: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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