Shower Benches Installation Education and Training

Learn about proper shower bench installation to keep your patients and residents safe

Shower benches and fold down shower seats are useful for people that have limited mobility due to injury or age and are at risk of slipping on wet bathtub tile. If you run a nursing home or other health care facility, it is vital for your staff and employees to fully understand how to properly install and care for such benches.

A folding shower bench must be properly installed and used following weight capacities and safety regulations to be safe for the user. It's important to know how to use and install commercial shower benches to keep all users safe. Shower benches installation education and training should include the following:

1. Learning shower bench installation basics.

2. Understanding weight capacities for ADA shower benches and how to adhere to them.

3. Determining safe height positions for all users.

 

Search for guidelines on installing a fold down shower bench properly

It's important to install a decorative shower bench in a position where it can be anchored to studs in the shower's wall. Learn the proper procedure for installing the bench before you begin the process to make sure you understand and have all the necessary tools.
Try: You can download full color installation brochures and specification instructions from Accessible Designs for all four of its shower bench models. Adaptive Access offers these easy installation instructions for fold down shower benches.

Gather information about fold down shower bench regulations

Commercial shower benches have guidelines and regulations established by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) that must be followed by both installers and manufacturers. Learn about these guidelines so you can follow them when installing shower benches.
Try: Read the Department Of Justice's regulations regarding the disabled accommodations in public places, including shower benches in public showers. ADA Bathroom provides this guide to compliance guidelines for commercial shower benches set by the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Learn to install commercial shower seats at a safe height and position

ADA approved shower benches should be installed at a height that is safe for all users. The user should be able to fold it down easily, sit comfortably and stand back up without having to reach or strain. This will provide maximum stability in the shower for the user.
Try: Diadot Disability offers a step-by-step guide to mounting and installing a fold down shower seat. It specializes in ADA compliant benches. ADA offers these guidelines for all commercial shower seats and will teach you about dimensions and weight capacities as well.

 

• Most shower benches come with installation instructions and hardware, so make sure all the necessary hardware has been included before beginning installation.

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