Fold Up Bariatric Rails by Hand Rail Industries

BFD1 fold up bariatric rails by Hand Rail Industries are engineered using Grade 304 stainless steel. Test reports confirm that the BFD1 is proof load tested to withstand a horizontal and vertical force of 300kg on the minimum. Bariatric patients can use the heavy-duty grab rails for a firm handhold when moving from sitting to a standing position or side transfer.

Designed as a pivoting grab rail, BFD1 can be easily adjusted in tension for lightweight fold up and vice-versa. It will not fold down unexpectedly with a secure automatic lock in the up position. To release the lock, the patient can easily rotate the sliding strut by 1/6th of the movement. This innovative operational mechanism of BFD1 aims to avoid the risk of trips and falls effectively.

Hand Rail Industries is largely depended on to address the demand for BFD1 fold up bariatric rails, and other assistive devices in the Australian market. In service for over three decades, the Victorian-based company does not disappoint with the bariatric range of products for aged care and people with disabilities.

Why do you need BFD1 Fold Up Bariatric Rails in your home?

In 2014-2015, a record 63.4% (11.2 million) Australians aged 18 and over was reported to be overweight or obese. On top of the health issues this demographic may face, they are more exposed to trip-and-fall hazards, even right at home. Fall-related injuries that bariatric patients sustain can lead to more serious medical conditions.

Bathing may be considered a basic, everyday task, but such is not quite the case for bariatric patients and other patient groups with special needs. The bathroom can be a dangerous place; floor surfaces tend to be slippery, adding to present fall risk factors, such as physical space constraints, and the difficulty of bariatric patients in maintaining balance and mobility. Hand Rail Industries aims to provide this balance and mobility with their BFD1 fold up bariatric rails.

There are many cases of bariatric patients using the towel rack or toilet paper holder for mobility. These instalments are ripe with safety hazards for being loose, jittery, or just not built for strength. If installed correctly, BFD1 fold up bariatric rails is safety devices that can serve the dual purpose of towel rack or toilet paper holder, much to the convenience of patients.

Easy Installation

The mileage of BFD1 fold up bariatric rails can only go as far as their installation. Faulty installations will lead to damage of the product and the wall installed on, and the worst-case scenario of patient injury. It's good to know that the streamlined design of Hand Rail Industries makes installation of the grab rail easy for a competent individual.

First of all, the designated wall must be guaranteed secure enough to be nailed on. BFD1 keeps within the dynamic load boundaries of an F17 constructed wall. The grab rail will be installed into a wall metal stud. Stainless steel nails must be used in installing bariatric fixtures in damp areas, such as the bathroom. Moisture can result in the formation of rust that chips away the fixing of the nails, and eventually damages the integrity of the safety device.

Established in 1982, Hand Rail Industries continues to provide top-quality access and mobility solutions to make people's lives easier, simpler, and most importantly, safer.

Feel free to get in touch with Hand Rail Industries for more information on disabled and aged care products. Visit www.handrailindustries.com.au today.