We all want our children to be safe, especially in places like schools and nurseries, where they spend so much time and should feel safe.
Most of us consider the obvious things like playground safety, secure gates, fire drills, etc. But sometimes, it is the quiet, everyday things that get missed. One of those is fingers getting trapped in doors. It does not sound too serious, but it happens often, and the damage can be serious.
The hinge side of a door, where it opens and closes, is one of those hidden hazards. Most people don't think about it. But for a small child, it is exactly where their fingers might end up. And when that door shuts, it can crush them before anyone notices.
These are preventable injuries. And they don't just cause pain in the moment. They can affect how a child uses their hand for the rest of their life.
Every year in the UK, thousands of children end up with door-related injuries. Over 30,000 kids under 15 go to the hospital each year because of this, and about 1,500 of them need surgery. Some even lose fingers.
Imagine a five-year-old who can no longer grip the same way, draw properly, or play their favourite instrument. Not because of an illness but because of a preventable injury at school.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent finger-trapping injuries is to fit finger guards for doors. These are slim, protective covers that go over the hinge side of doors. They block the gap so that small fingers can't get caught.
Companies like Safety Assured make high-quality versions that cover the entire danger zone. They work on all kinds of doors, including wooden, glass, fire doors, and even sliding ones. They don't change how the door works. You don't even notice them, but they do their job.
Schools that use these are already steps ahead. They are not waiting for something to go wrong. They are acting before it does.
In a school, things move fast. Teachers are busy. Children are curious, especially younger ones who have not yet learned what is safe and what is not.
Finger guards for doors in schools create a safer space without adding more stress. Staff don't need to hover over every door. Kids can move more freely. And parents get that bit of extra peace when they say goodbye in the morning.
Real safety is not just about having a policy on paper. It is about what people see when they walk into a school. Are the risks being managed? Are the details covered?
When schools install products like Safety Assured's guards (which meet tough safety standards and are fire-door compliant), they are showing families that they care enough to do more than the minimum. Parents notice that. They trust it. And that trust matters.
No one wants to imagine a child getting hurt at school. But when we prepare for those possibilities and fix the simple things, we create a better environment for everyone. Adding finger guards is an easy, clear way to show that safety matters. If you want to learn more, contact Safety Assured at 01708 855 777.