Keeping the under-fives safe

An RBH workman fitting the safety equipment

A scheme aimed at reducing accidents in the home among the under-fives is being supported Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) along with Homestart Rochdale Borough and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

The scheme loans home safety equipment to residents free of charge, and RBH is fitting the equipment free or charge and to the correct standard. The equipment includes items such as safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs, fireguards, window restrictors, cupboard locks, anti slip bath maths and protectors for table corners.

Mark Fisher, Head of Repairs for RBH said: “We are always happy to look at anything that helps ensure our customers remain safe in their properties and we are delighted to support this scheme which protects our younger residents.”

“Essentially the scheme aims to reduce child accident rates in the home,” said Mr Fisher. “This local scheme is supported by information and accident prevention advice to ensure that our residents are fully up to speed on the issues.”

Statistics shows that thousands of young children are injured in the home every year and simple precautions like those being implemented by this scheme can prevent them.