Children's finger trapping injuries can be lifelong.

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), about 30,000 children and toddlers get their fingers crushed by closing doors every year. Though most of these finger trapping accidents can be easily prevented with door finger guards in place, the British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (BAPRAS) says that when the injuries do occur, they could leave children with lifelong problems.

In most door-related finger accidents, the injury caused will result in a sprain or broken or fractured finger. However, in some extreme circumstances, they can cause the finger or fingertip to sever. Any finger injury can result in a 20% loss of hand strength and make even the most mundane everyday tasks such as tying shoelaces, typing, holding a mobile phone or eating a lot more challenging. This can also prevent people from pursuing their chosen career in the future! But, of course, this is nothing compared to the pain and mental distress of having a severed finger. This is why BAPRAS is urging every parent to fit door hinge guards on all doors at home in order to reduce the number of finger trapping injuries.

Door safety products are often overlooked, but having safety measures in place is important for preventing little ones from getting their tiny fingers caught in a closing door, which as discussed above, can have lifelong consequences. With the use of door safety products, finger entrapment injuries on the hinged edge of doors can always be prevented. These guards are simple and easy to install, as they come with fixings and fitting instructions. They also work with most conventional framed doors including timber, metal and PVCu – as well as doors which open to 180 degrees.

If you are looking for high-quality door safety products, visit https://www.safetyassured.co.uk/ today.

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