Safety Assured Limited - Injury Protection

In schools and daycare facilities, it is common for kids to get injured. Minor accidents are a part of their growth and development. But when they experience something excruciating and unexpected, the impact can sometimes extend far beyond the physical pain. It can significantly impact a child’s confidence in unimaginable ways. Here’s how …  Loss of Trust  When an injury occurs in areas such as classrooms, playgrounds, and corridors, the child may start to question these environments. They lose trust in the safety of these spaces, and this makes them hesitant to move around freely. Fear of Doors  Sometimes finger injuries can result from unprotected doors. If it doesn’t have a high-quality door hinge finger guard, and the child traps their fingers or hands in the gap of the closing or opening door, they can start feeling anxious every single day around these fixtures. They might even flinch when someone else opens or shuts the door. This fear may be a protective resp...

 Door signs are common in schools and daycares. They can have bright colours, textual warnings, and catchy illustrations. Yet, many kids tend to ignore these completely. Why? Here’s what happens. Safety Signs Don’t Always Speak Their Language Most safety signs are designed with adult logic and language in mind. These may be suitable for grown-ups who understand those symbols, colours, and terms, but younger kids struggle to connect with such things. Movement Can Attract More Attention Children are naturally drawn to gaps, movements, and things they haven’t yet figured out. They often get themselves caught in dangerous situations despite warning signs, as those signs don’t resonate with them.  For instance, the gap on the hinge side of a door can pique their interest. It’s both dangerous and appealing to their curious minds. They notice the door open, close, swing, and creak, and don’t care about a printed sign next to it. This is where the trouble begins. While authoriti...