Safety Assured Limited - Injury Protection

Doors are often overlooked when it comes to safety risk assessments inside several premises. But how do you understand what protection measures are required? It’s important to assess every door on its condition, traffic, and the frequency of use. Damaged doors with high foot traffic and no finger guards are at increased risk. Research shows that around 41% of all the door-related injuries happen to kids under the age of four. The effects are excruciating and lifelong. Hence, it must be an established practice to install door finger guards especially in nurseries and schools where children remain more vulnerable to injuries. Do door hinge guards prevent accidents? When fitted properly, these certainly prevent accidents. How? A  door finger protection  guard is usually made from a semi-rigid plastic, pressed into the folds to cover the gap when the door is carelessly closed or opened.  Major trapping points include the latch, hinges, and the hinge cavity. Hinge cavity is the

As a parent, you might be accustomed to the loud scream of your child who has trapped his finger in a door. But, most of the parents are not sure what medical attention should be given when fingers are injured in a door. Medical assistance is not required in all finger smashing accidents. In most of the scenarios, the only thing that is observed is swelling and bruising of the soft tissue and the bones. You may also notice some small cuts and blood blisters. Soaking the finger in cold water and giving a pain killer to relieve pain will help. But in some cases, the injury may be severe and will call for medical attention. What type of smashed finger injuries needs the attention of a doctor? You might be eager to know this.  You should consult a doctor if the bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes or the finger looks broken or dislocated. You should also see a doctor if you notice increased pain, swelling or the cuticle appears damaged or destroyed. The best you can do to prevent