What is an Anti-Ligature Mirror?
Anti Ligature means that the mirror or medicine cabinet is designed specifically to prevent anything from being tied to or hung from the mirror. This means the mirrors most likely have smooth edges and no attachment points. On the contrary, Conventional mirrors can present risks such as being easy to shatter, exposed ligature risk, and or concealed spaces where people can easily hide items. Standard mirrors aren't aways suitable for these locations due to the increased safety risks. Safety risks can come from potential breakage, fragments, protruding items and or attachment points.
Anti ligature mirrors are typically used in areas such as hospitals, mental health facilities, correctional facilities, jails, schools and even elderly/assisted living homes. Anti-ligature mirrors and medicine cabinets are beneficial in these areas to balance normal function and safety regulations. For those who are living or temporarily staying in the areas listed above, it is important to continue to increase their well-being, the first step to doing this would be installing an anti-ligature mirror.
What is a ligature point?
Ligature can be defined as a feature on an object that can secure a string, rope, or any other material that may be used for strangulation or hanging. The term ligature can be used both clinically and/or architecturally. It is important to ensure the safety of users that nothing can be attached or hung to these ligature points in the bathroom.
When do you choose anti-ligature?
For architects, contractors, and various other professionals, understanding the difference between these terms, as well as the standards, and project specifications that apply is an important part of selecting the right products. Due to the fact that requirements can vary depending on the facility type, knowing what to look for can help ensure that safety considerations are built into the design from the start. For other professionals, designing a mirror with round, smooth edges that decrease the risk of safety issues is a large component. It is crucial that the mirror looks normal while still highlighting safety features to protect those who may use a mirror everyday.
For those in facilities where anti-ligature mirrors are needed, it is important to not sacrifice the dignity of those who may need access to these mirrors everyday. These mirrors can support the everyday tasks that need to be completed, while also protecting the safety of those using them. It is a priority in these facilities to increase safety, especially in an area where there could be an increase in ligature-related accidents.
Ketcham Stainless Steel Mirrors
At Ketcham Medicine Cabinets we offer a stainless steel mirror that fits the qualifications of anti-ligature. We have size ranges from 10x14 all the way to 24x36. This mirror series was crafted with rounded edges and a high polished stainless steel face mirror. Both of these factors ensure that these mirrors have no ligature points and are safe for various environments.
