Where is the best location for my grab bar/safety rail?
When in doubt, always place the Grab Bar HORIZONTAL to the floor (typically 33″ – 36″ high) – this gives you the best support. ONe of the primary purposes of the grab bar is to give suppor t when you slip or fall. Only horizontal grab bars act like a shelf – all other installations will depend on your hand grip for holding your entire body weight! There have been instances when a grab bar was installed on an angle and individuals have injured their wrists trying to support their weight in a fall.
