Washroom Hazard & Sanitation - FAQ's, Applications, Background, Statistics & Insurance Coverage


 Washroom Hazard & Sanitation
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Q: What does one use in a bath tub to avoid slip-fall accidents?
A: As shown in the video
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Note: Bath tub foam sits at the top/surface of the water not at the bottom of the tub....When one slips and fall in a bath tub, it’s most likely because one steps on small puddles of water that spreads out to dry surface causing a slip!
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Applications:
a) Bathtub Foam: Prevent slip and fall injuries
b) Bath tub Stool: Prevent Slip & Fall injuries
c) Bath Towel & Air freshener: Prevent strong odor & Air circulation, Meet hotel/motel standards
d) Bath tub/Shower Curtains: Prevent slip and fall, prevent water damage as well as mold or rot
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Relevant material on shower curtains: "Stepping out of a hot shower into a puddle of water puts a damper on anyone's day. Water on the floor also can lead to serious, long-term, extensive problems such as mold or rot damage deep within your floors. Shower curtains should keep water inside your shower where it belongs, but that only happens if they are installed and correctly used..” ( "How to Keep Water From Getting Around a Shower Curtain”, https://homeguides.sfgate.com/keep-water-getting-around-shower-curtain-88878.html)
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Relevant statistics on Bath tub hazards: "According to a Telegraph report, Japan's health ministry had launched an investigation in 2012 after it was estimated that 14,000 people died every year in the tub." (“Bathtub Deaths Do Occur. Here’s What You Should Know", https://www.google.com/amp/s/fit.thequint.com/amp/story/health-news%252Fbathtub-death-do-occur-what-you-need-to-know )
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Statistics on Bath Hazards & Injuries in Canada: "In 2017, falls in the home accounted for about 115,000 emergency department visits, making it the most common location for a fall, according to CIHI....And one of the main culprits is the bathroom, with all of its hard and slippery surfaces: More than 70 per cent of falls happen getting in and out of the tub." ("An often-overlooked risk, the science of slips and falls can be life-saving", https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5012356)
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Relevant statistics on slip & fall: "Over 540,000 Slip-Fall injuries, requiring hospital care, occur in North America each year. Slip-Falls account for over 300,000 disabling injuries per year in North America.... Slip-Falls are the number one cause of accidents in Hotels, Restaurants and Public Buildings; 70% occur on flat and level surfaces... There are social burdens related to this problem, including Worker’s Compensation claims over $1.8 Billion per year – i.e. 40% of all accident claims paid out. Worker’s Compensation and Liability Insurance Rates are increasing on the average of 30% per year..The total expense resulting from slip-fall injuries alone is a $100 million per day problem." ("Slip Fall Statistics", https://gfsngroup.com/slip-fall-statistics/)
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Relevant market statistics:"The global air freshener market was valued at $10,124.4 million in 2017, and is expected to garner $13,279.1 million by 2025, registering a CAGR of 3.5% from 2018 to 2025...." ("Air Freshener Market Outlook - 2025", https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.alliedmarketresearch.com/air-freshener-market/amp)
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Relevant Article: "As a homeowner, you’re responsible for keeping your property and areas such as stairs, walkways and driveways reasonably safe for people who use them. Before a courier, babysitter, delivery person or repair technician visits, be on the lookout for common hazards such as:.... You may be held liable for slips, trips and falls if you don’t provide a reasonable standard of care in keeping your property free from hazards. If you are hosting a yard or garage sale, consider what you can do to prevent the potential for harm. As a tenant, liability may be shared with your landlord. Who is held liable depends on the circumstances of the loss." ("Slip, Trip and Fall", http://www.ibc.ca/on/home/risk-management/liability/slip-trip-and-fall)
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Relevant material on Hotel standards and requirements: "BATHROOMS:
• 100% private bathrooms; three-piece units with washbasin with hot / cold water, toilet and bathtub or shower.
• Minimum of two complete sets of towels, consisting of, at least, one large bath towel, one hand towel, & one face cloth per guest.." ( "Standards for Hotels & Motels", https://www.ahla.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/StarQual_Standards_Hotel_Motel_2013.pdf)
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Relevant Insurance Coverage:
a.Personal & Business Liability both injury and property damage from for slip and fall, Liability for landlord and tenants for washroom and bath tub maintenance, Liability of a business like a hotel/motel/resort/lodge for body injury and property damage, liability of children, liability of a bailee..

b. Travel & health

c. Personal property coverage

d. Broad Property coverages for water damage
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