Safety Assured Limited - Injury Protection

Getting one of your fingers stuck in the hinge side of a door can be one of the most traumatic and painful experiences of your life, even more so if it happens to a child. A door hinge protector is an effortless way to prevent this from happening.  Even though you may not believe this, finger entrapment is a more significant issue than you think. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), the estimates suggest that more than 30,000 children trap and end up seriously injuring their fingers every year. Though most of these accidents can be made better with a cuddle, kiss, and ice, there are more than 1500 of these children who will need some surgery. Even adults can tear up in pain and shock of a crushed finger due to an accident. The most common place for such accidents to happen is usually on external and internal doors and often happens towards a door's hinge side. Fire exit doors that feature a self-closing mechanism and are heavy are some of the...

It is quite natural for kids to trap their precious little fingers in doors that are unprotected. Kids end up with serious injuries. And often, these door crushing wounds become life-threatening, for they cause excruciating pain and trauma to the little ones. However, finger entrapment injuries are unavoidable. A unique, affordable, discreet, and easy to install solution is  a door hinge guard . Many of us do not realize how important our hands or fingers and fingertips are until we encounter an obstructing experience. Fingertip injuries or where hands get caught in a potentially dangerous door, carrying out even everyday activities becomes challenging. Eating, writing, typing, or tying laces get a lot more taxing. Each year, thousands of kids are reported to have slammed their fingers in doors at home or day-care centres and schools. Kids between the ages of four and fourteen are most at risk of finger entrapment accidents. People may joke around about such injuries, but it i...

Kids seem so attracted towards giving their little fingers in between the doors as they close or shut abruptly. We know you just said Ouch! Of course, these are accidental incidents, but as expected, these lead to a lot of pinched finger injuries and a bucket full of tears. But, this is where door finger protection comes into play. And having installed a sturdy door hinge guard is certainly a big deal! You may be bombarded with bits of advice from everywhere concerning kids' safety, but this one needs to be treated with the utmost respect and open ears. It is alarming that thousands of kids all around the world injure their fingers due to no safety measures employed with regards to doors. But these injuries and the excruciating pain can be avoided with better planning and products. Using a door finger protection guard is a suitable, unique, affordable, and an easy to maintain the solution. This little tool is absolutely safe to use in any environment, including schools, hosp...

Finger pinch accidents are a common occurrence in places like schools and day-care centres. These accidents are very painful for both children and adults alike. And if the case is severe, they will need correct medical attention as soon as possible. Finger pinch accidents occur when the finger is held in between the door and the frame on the hinge side.  Generally, children are more prone to finger pinch accidents. They can fall prey to this kind of accident while playing or fighting. While playing or fighting, they may slam or shut a door without knowing that fingers can be trapped in between the door and the frame. Finger pinch accidents can also occur when someone closes the car door or drawers door before the fingers are removed from the path. The best way to avoid finger pinch accidents is to be aware of the danger and educate children about it. It is good to teach them the correct ways of opening and closing the doors to avoid any kind of accident taking place. Also, ...

The answer to this question is yes, especially if you represent a school, nursery or another place where children are going to be regularly using the doors. A finger protector is a simple yet strong system that prevents fingers from trapping between the hinged gaps of both interior and exterior doors. It is known to improve door safety in schools, nurseries and other buildings with general public access. Children are more susceptible to door-related finger accidents than you might think. Also, it has been shown that thousands of children per year get their fingers trapped between the door hinges. Therefore, finger guard for doors is essential in an environment with growing and playing children. What types of door guards do you need? Door finger protectors are one of the most important door safety devices that you should use in places where children regularly interact with doors. It prevents door finger trapping accidents or blocking a closing fire door by maintaining its co...

As a school owner or manager responsible for the safety and well-being of little kids, you need to make sure that your school premises have all safety measures in place and in excellent working order. Door safety is a key consideration that you should take into account. A school is an active place and there is a high amount of traffic moving through the doors daily. Because of this, chances of door-related finger accidents are more common than you might think. In addition, it has been observed that majority of children suffering from door injuries are under the age of eight. This means that preventing such incidents is incredibly important. Finger trapping accidents can lead to fracture and even amputation. Therefore, you need to make sure all doors in the school are installed with safety guards like door finger protection devices. These types of guards prevent little fingers from getting caught between closing doors. In this way, you can eliminate the potential risk of finger...

Slamming doors are very unfortunate. Every so often, the air pressure is just right and doors shut with a very loud bang. And at times, a family member not thinking will put too much pressure swinging the door closed. If someone were to put their finger(s) between the door and the frame when it is shutting with force, it could result in a total disaster. The person could sustain lifelong damage and may even lose mobility in their finger. Well, what if we told you, that you never have to hear another door slam at your home again? It just so happens that door safety products like slam stop devices can help you put a stop to those loud and dangerous slamming doors. Perhaps, you might like going into this if you are looking for a home improvement project for your house or you have a little one who is learning to walk. It does not take long, and all the tools you need and the supplies are waiting for you at the local hardware store. To make the doors even safer, the other t...

One of the most common ways a child can be injured is when they get their fingers trapped between a door and its frame. In fact, nearly 30,000 children and toddlers trap their fingers in closing doors in and around the home every year – and that is in the U.K. alone. These statistics are alarming because a finger trap injury is not only agonizingly unpleasant but can also end up with persistent complications. In some cases, it could even lead to amputation. So, as a parent, you should take it upon yourself to make sure everything is in order. Needless to say, you cannot keep an eye on your kid every time and this is where a  door hinge guard  can come in handy. door hinge guard Hinge guards are small  door safety products  that can be installed on just about any type of door in order to prevent them from closing all of a sudden, further protecting your little one’s delicate fingers. Door-related finger injuries are not to be taken lightly. If your child suffe...

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), approximately 40,000 children encounter door-related accidents ending in finger trap injuries every year throughout the UK. In many instances, the injured children will live with impairment for the rest of their lives. Whether you have a baby in the home or you run a school or a day-care centre, door safety products are a pragmatic solution to prevent finger trap injuries. That being said, considering the wide range of door safety products in the market currently, how can you find the right one to childproof your premises? Whether you’re purchasing door finger guards , anti-door slam devices or hinge cavity products, you need to make sure they are durable and even a few years down the line, their mechanism and all the screws are still in place. It would be ideal if your door safety product is also supplied with a warranty. Of course, you would want them to be functional yet unobtrusive. There are many door ...

Every year, thousands of children trap and injure their fingers in doors openings. Though most of these injuries can be easily avoided when the right door safety products are in place, accidents can still occur. In those unfavourable occasions, it is important to know what can be done in order to help the injured child as effectively and soon as possible. When faced with a finger trap injury caused due to a door accidentally closing on a finger, it can be really hard to tell whether the injury has resulted in a broken finger, dislocation or just a sprain.  The reason for this is that the symptoms of a finger trap injury tend to be consistent (the injured area will be swollen with limited or no movement at all. On the other hand, in some severe instances, the injury can even give ground for amputation of the finger. To all intents and purposes, the most likely extreme case is a broken finger. If you have a sneaking suspicion that the finger is fractured or dislocated...

Lively, reckless, curious, and brimming with zest – children are undaunted explorers. Unfortunately, this same excitement for life can easily result in accidents. Young children often grip and feel their surroundings, so when they are near a closing doorway, they are at risk of suffering severe injuries such as crushed and fractured fingers or fingertips. Each year, tens of thousands of kids trap and crush their fingers in doors both at home and in public places such as school, shops or clinics. Trapped finger injuries can be very excruciating and terrifying for the kid – and an even more nerve-racking experience for the parent. The good news is, despite being a very critical hazard, door-related finger injuries are unusually simple to avoid with door finger guards . As the name suggests, finger guards or hinge guards can effectively prevent traumatic finger injuries on the hinge side of the door. This straightforward preventive measure blocks doors slamming shut on fingers, e...